Phlebotomist Lead - Inpatient - FTMaxim Healthcare Staffing is seeking a Phlebotomist to draw blood from patients or donors in a hospital, blood bank, or similar facility for analysis or other medical purposes. The Phlebotomist is expected to perform invasive procedures on adults and adolescent patients by using venipuncture, capillary and/or arterial punctures as standard collection methods.Responsibilities
Assembles equipment, such as tourniquet, needles, and disposable containers for needles, blood collection devices, gauze, cotton, and alcohol on work tray, according to requirements for specified tests or procedures.
Verifies or records identity of patient or donor and converses with patient or donor to allay fear of procedure.
Applies tourniquet to arm, locates accessible vein, swabs puncture area with antiseptic, and inserts needle into vein to draw blood into collection tube or bag.
Withdraws needle, applies treatment to puncture site, and labels and stores blood container for subsequent processing.
Provide management of phlebotomy staff
Ensure appropriate orientation of new staff using facilities internal processes
Train current staff using facilities current training methods
Work with Program Manager to address issues such as staff call-outs, no-shows, and sick leave
Other Phlebotomist duties as assigned.
Qualifications
High School diploma or its equivalent.
1+ year of phlebotomy experience within an inpatient setting
Full command, verbal and written, of the English language.
Successful completion of Phlebotomist training with subsequent certification as a Phlebotomist.
Minimum of one year Phlebotomist or relevant experience preferred.
Current PPD or Chest X-ray.
Current CPR card
Current Health Certificate (if applicable)
Benefits
At Maxim Healthcare Staffing, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:
Competitive pay & weekly paychecks
Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
401(k) savings plan
Awards and recognition programs
Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.
About Maxim Healthcare Staffing
Maxim Healthcare Staffing has been making a difference in the lives of our patients, caregivers, and employees for more than 30 years. Our nationwide suite of services includes home healthcare, companion and behavioral care, healthcare staffing, and workforce solutions. Maxim's commitment to customer service, compassionate patient care, and filling critical staffing needs makes us a trusted partner wherever healthcare is needed. Maxim Healthcare Staffing is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
