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Collects patient specimens, correctly identifies patients, transports specimens, and performs phlebotomy. Responsibilities include organization of phlebotomy batches, managing workflow, restocking supplies and shadowing phlebotomy trainees. Performs specimen processing as needed.

Education, Licensure, Certifications, and Experience:

High School Diploma or equivalent required. Training in a formal Phlebotomy program required. Two years of health care experience preferred. Demonstrates ability to collect inpatient and outpatient adult/pediatric specimens in hospital and outpatient preferred.

Competencies, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Strong customer service and interpersonal skills. Ability to collect blood samples from both adult and pediatric patients using venipuncture and capillary collections in various clinical settings. Ability to meet consistent and punctual attendance. Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to interact with colleagues, supervisors and customers face to face. Essential job

Duties:

Performs blood drawing/collection using a variety of techniques. Patient samples are collected with minimal discomfort to the Patient samples are collected in a timely, productive Collects samples from infants, pediatrics, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics. Has good understanding of each group Patient identification is verified in accordance to policy and Enters data, documents, and delivers specimens. Patient collections are received correctly in computer system. Information related to samples drawn, collection date and times is documented correctly. Patient samples are packaged correctly for safe transport when needed. Patient samples are delivered to proper locations in a timely Demonstrates knowledge of quality, safety, and compliance programs Quality issues are reported to a supervisor in a timely manner. Suggestions for process improvement are submitted for review. Compliance guidelines are applied to all testing and reporting activities. Laboratory operations are conducted to always ensure a safe working environment. Performs area specific support and clinical activities. Accuracy and quality are maintained for activities. Specific support functions are handled in an organized and timely fashion. Specific support functions are handled in accordance with departmental and organizational policies and procedures. Deadlines for activities are met. Some benefits of working at Augusta Health include: Generous paid time off to promote work life balance Competitive Pay Retirement Plan Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits Free onsite parking Tuition reimbursement

Company Information:

Augusta Health is a mission-driven, independent, nonprofit, community health system located in Fishersville Virginia in Virginia's scenic Shenandoah Valley. Augusta Health offers a full continuum of inpatient and outpatient services which includes Augusta Medical Center a 255 bed inpatient facility and Augusta Medical Group which is comprised of 40 practice locations and four urgent care locations.

Equal Opportunity:

Augusta Health recruits, hires and promotes qualified candidates for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran or military discharge status, and family medical or genetic information. Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.