Are you looking for a rewarding job with work-life balance? Join our team and become a Phlebotomist! Orthopaedic Associates is a fast-paced, 14-physician orthopaedic practice with four locations in Evansville and Newburgh, IN and Henderson, KY. This is a full-time, benefits eligible position. We are closed on the six major holidays and employees are eligible for holiday pay and insurance after completing their first 60 days of employment. We also offer a lucrative PTO plan and 401k with a matching component. This position would be expected to work from any of our four office locations, depending on scheduling needs but would mainly work from our Newburgh location. Hours are generally Monday - Friday, 8am - 4:30pm. The Phlebotomist will work alongside the Pre-Op Department receiving or collecting, as well as processing, all blood and urine samples. The Phlebotomist will extract blood from patients through venipuncture or finger sticks and prepare specimens for transportation, including labeling vials accurately and matching blood specimens to patients. The Phlebotomist will also supply diagnostic notes to physicians, healthcare professionals and hospitals and keep and maintain records of patient names, volume of blood drawn, and diagnostic findings if necessary. The Phlebotomist will also assist the Clinical Assistants as needed.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Assessing patient needs, reviewing patient history, and determining the reason(s) for drawing blood Selecting gauge needles and preparing veins or fingers for blood drawing Analyzing blood specimens using the correct testing equipment, when necessary Cleaning, maintaining, and calibrating laboratory equipment used in the drawing and testing of blood specimens Prepare patients and diagnostic imaging equipment for EKG procedure and operate EKG equipment for EKG testing Ordering laboratory supplies, as needed Perform quality control and calibrate equipment if necessary Assist Clinical Assistants with phones calls and calling to get preop clearances Maintain equipment in proper working order and maintain a clean work area Practice safe work habits, including complying with all safety, health, and environmental rules and regulations Maintain patient confidentiality in compliance with company policies and procedures High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required, associate's or Bachelor's degree in a scientific field preferred. 1-2 years of experience working in a lab with phlebotomy skills including customer service Computer skills, particularly with electronic medical records systems Excellent organizational skills with a strong attention to detail Analytical and numerical skills: ability to perform mathematical calculations in different units of measurement; ability to use concepts such as fractions, percentages, and ratios Must be able to perform in a high paced environment and have the ability to multitask Excellent communication skills Must have excellent work habits, including a willingness to work the necessary hours to get the job done