Phlebotomist

Employment Type: Full time Shift: Rotating Shift Description: Job Title: Phlebotomist Department: Inpatient Phlebotomy Location: Chelsea Hospital Status: Full time, 40 hours a week Minimum rate of pay: $17.46 per hour + Shift: Primary day shift with 7am start time, 8 hour shifts. Afternoon shift on weekends with 1pm start. Performs phlebotomy, specimen receipt, processing, specimen distribution, computer order entry and/or requisition completion, and other pre-analytical tasks as required. Tracks specimens through appropriate computer functions when available, to ensure that all specimens are routed accurately and in a timely manner. Assures complete and accurate patient samples, patient demographics, and diagnosis codes are provided, and submits to the laboratory for testing. Required Qualifications: Education High school diploma or equivalent required. Completion of phlebotomy, medical assistant or patient care technician training. Experience Previous phlebotomy experience preferred if formal training and certification as a phlebotomist is not obtained. *Experience is highly preferred What you will do: Performs successful sample collection to include venipuncture blood draw, capillary puncture, infant heel sticks, and urine collection utilizing proper patient identification and customer service skills. Understands laboratory requisitions and how to locate missing or incomplete information. Completes specimen handling and processing including centrifugation of vacutainer and aliquoting/pouring over of specimens. Aliquots and adjusts pH of 24-hour urine specimens as required by location. Follows test cancellation policy and completes follow-up tasks as needed. Locates specimens for add-on testing. Maintains minimum supply levels and maintains cleanliness of workstation and of the section. Our Commitment Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, faith-based health care systems in the nation. Together, were 121,000 colleagues and nearly 36,500 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 27 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, our system includes 101 hospitals, 126 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country, 136 urgent care locations, and many other health and well-being services. Based in Livonia, Michigan, in fiscal year 2023, we invested $1.5 billion in our communities through charity care and other community benefit programs. For more information, visit http://www.trinity-health.org. You can also follow Trinity Health on LinkedIn.