Phlebotomist

UP Health System Bell Phlebotomist Schedule:

PRN Varied Shifts This position is a USW union position Your experience matters UP Health System Bell is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Phlebotomist joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier ® . Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve. How you'll contribute A Phlebotomist that excels in this role will: Review providers' orders, quick-register patients when needed, and place appropriate lab orders per the provider's requisition. Verify patient identity using two patient identifiers prior to collection. Obtain blood specimens via venipuncture, finger stick, or heel stick per policy; collect urine, throat, and nasal specimens as ordered. Label specimens with at least two identifiers plus date/time and collector initials; ensure specimen integrity and proper handling. Perform chain-of-custody urine drug screen collections and breath alcohol testing per policy. Coordinate therapeutic drug-monitoring collections in collaboration with nursing to align dose and draw time. Resolve unusual or unclear test orders by contacting the ordering provider, pathologist, nursing station, or reference lab; elevate unresolved items to the supervisor. Process and route specimens to the correct internal lab departments or reference laboratories according to policy. Maintain par levels of collection supplies; complete weekly departmental inventories. Participate in performance improvement activities and required education; perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

Education:

High School diploma preferred.

License/Certification:

Phlebotomy certification preferred.

Certifications:

BCLS required

Skills:

Critical thinking, decisive judgment, ability to work with minimal supervision under stress; rapid learning and use of multiple software systems; effective English communication (read/write/speak); ability to complete the Skills Competency Checklist within 90 days of hire. More about UP Health System Bell UP Health System Bell is a Joint Commission Accredited Critical Access Hospital providing a spectrum of health and wellness services. Established more than 100 years ago, UP Health System Bell offers Inpatient, Outpatient, and Post-Acute care through its 25-bed critical access facility and many physician practices. UP Health System Bell is a verified Chest Pain Center by ACC Accreditation Services and an Accredited Sleep Medicine Center through The Joint Commission. EEOC Statement "UP Health System Bell is an Equal Opportunity Employer. UP Health System Bell is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment."