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Helen Newberry Joy Hospital Laboratory Phlebotomist in 502 West Harrie Street, Michigan
Serving Luce County and the surrounding area since 1965, Helen Newberry Joy Hospital is DNV Accredited, Critical Access Hospital. As one of the most technologically advanced, up-to-date diagnostic centers in the Eastern Upper Peninsula, we are able to provide a wide range of services. Our team places a high value on compassion, customer service, quality, respect, teamwork, and are dedicated to growing a healthier community.
Located in Newberry, MI, not only do we have numerous lakes and an abundance of wildlife and historical sites, but a number of recreational activities available throughout the year including: hiking, golfing, swimming, biking, fishing, hunting, boating, snowmobiling, skiing, and more. We offer the economic and social advantages of a rural lifestyle while providing an opportunity to contribute to improving the quality of life in our community.
Position: Laboratory Phlebotomist
Job Status: Call In/ Contingent
Required Skills and Duties:
Responsible for obtaining blood and other specimens for laboratory analysis and also for maintaining the clerical aspects of reference lab testing. Directly responsible to the Laboratory Director
Daily contact with co-workers and other hospital personnel, medical staff, patients/residents, and visitors
Ensures correct identification of the patient and labeling of the samples. Performs veni-puncture and capillary-puncture skillfully and discretely for all patients including geriatric, pediatric, and the acutely ill and injured
Sorts and processes patient specimens accurately
Ensures continual flow of specimens to the technical areas and reference laboratory
Starts glucose tolerance procedures
Educates patients in the correct manner in which to collect samples at home and in the hospital for laboratory analysis
Ensures quantity of specimens are sufficient for in house and reference laboratory analysis
Qualifications:
High School diploma or equivalent
Basic Medical Terminology class within 1st year
Obtain and maintain Phlebotomist certification through a national certification program within 1 year after eligibility
Obtain and maintain BLS certification
Must be customer service oriented
Must possess strong interpersonal skills and be a strong verbal communicator
Helen Newberry Joy Hospital does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability or any other classification in accordance with federal, state and local statutes, regulations and ordinances.