VENIPUNCTURE TECH - DIAGNOSTIC - MASSILLON at Aultman Health Foundation – CANTON, Ohio

DEPARTMENT SUMMARY:

ALS provides lab, courier, and phlebotomy services for our local and surrounding counties (Stark, Wayne, Summit, Tuscarawas, and Holmes Counties).

PURPOSE OF POSITION

The primary purpose of the position is to draw blood and collect body fluid specimens in an accurate and safe manner as designated by the department policies and procedures under the direction of the Unit Director or designated Technical Specialist. Position requires rotation of location, shifts, weekend and holidays.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Graduate
• Completion of a phlebotomy program preferred.
• Experience in Venipuncture preferred.
• Good interpersonal communication skills

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

RESPONSIBILITIES & EXPECTATIONS

• Correct identification of the patient using patient name and date of birth
• Verification of Tests
• Specimen Procurement
• Proper labeling of specimens
• Proper specimen storage and transporting requirements.
• Post Venipuncture
• Workstation Maintenance
• Patient Relations Skills
• Team Skills
• Assists with training of students and new personnel.
• Adhere to hospital dress code policy and maintains a professional appearance.
• Follows universal precautions at all times.

SKILLS

• Must be an experienced phlebotomist; able to work independently.
• Must be willing to travel and train at all outreach locations.
• Must be detail oriented.
• Have ability to communicate effectively.
• Work effectively with coworkers
• Strong communication skills
• Strong customer service skills
• Can troubleshoot in a professional manner.
• Be willing to work as a team.
• Has a strong desire to help others.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, identity, family status, gender, disability, or veteran status.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• 6:30am-5:00pm M-F / 7:00am-12:00pm Saturday or hours as required by the job. Occasional weekends
• Subject to frequent interruptions and changes in priority of duties throughout the shift.
• Sitting/standing/moving about during working hours

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS ADDENDUM

PURPOSE: To identify specific functions job requirements and work environment factors that could affect job performance.

HAZARDOUS EXPOSURE CATEGORY – CATEGORY I