At Bon Secours Mercy Health, we are dedicated to continually improving health care quality, safety and cost effectiveness. Our hospitals, care sites and clinicians are recognized for clinical and operational excellence.Job Summary:The Laboratory Department is looking for a Phlebotomist to join our growing team. The Phlebotomist is responsible for drawing quality blood samples from patients, preparing those specimens for lab testing, and completing clerical duties in a timely manner to maintain the department efficiently. Responsibilities will include order entry, result look-up, report generation, and answering internal/external calls in a friendly and helpful manner.Essential Functions:
Provides excellent customer service skills by greeting patients and the community in a respectful manner
Collects all specimens according to established procedures from patients and ensures that they are properly processed
Identifying patients accurately and matching the patient’s identity with the correct service is critical for patient safety
Responsible for data entry and processing of specimen by labeling, centrifuging, splitting, and freezing specimens as requested by test orders
Performs departmental-related clerical duties such as checking inventory, stock supplies, and answer phones as needed
Must possess the ability to troubleshoot and resolve problems promptly
Other duties as assigned
Education:
High School Degree or GED
Licensure/Certification:
Phlebotomist Certification preferred but not required
Experience:
One-year phlebotomy experience preferred but not required
Customer service in a retail or service environment preferred
Skills & Abilities:
Ability to provide quality, error-free work in a fast-pasted environment
Engage with staff and patients in a professional manner
Position requires travel to off-site locations
Many of our opportunities reward your hard work with:Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plansPrescription drug coverageFlexible spending accountsLife insurance w/AD&DEmployer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligiblePaid time offEducational AssistanceAnd much moreBenefits offerings vary according to employment statusAll applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you'd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health – Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employers, please email recruitment@mercy.com . If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at recruitment@mercy.com
