Status: Full-time
Shift: Day shift
Location: Trinity Health Brighton
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.
Total Rewards and Benefits:
Competitive compensation, DAILYPAY
Benefits effective Day One! No waiting periods.
Full benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, Life Insurance, Short and Long-term Disability
Retirement savings plan with employer match and contributions
Opportunity for growth and advancement throughout SJMHS and Trinity Health
Tuition Reimbursement
What you will do:
Performs venipuncture and capillary blood draws.
Acts as a representative of the department, communicating with patients, patient care units, and physician offices.
Understands and supports the Mission, Vision and Guiding Behaviors of SJMHS/SJMC and the Department regarding commitment to quality patient care.
Provides quality patient care.
Responds to inquiries in a courteous and helpful manner following departmental policies, procedures and systems.
Understands laboratory requisitions and how to locate missing or incomplete information.
Distributes samples to appropriate testing area
Receives and processes orders from Power Chart, EPIC, and other electronic ordering systems.
Troubleshoots problems related to missing specimens, discrepancies between specimens and orders.
Performs Laboratory Information System (LIS) standard order entry.
Prints daily CPR and resolves problems. Performs CLN for specimen tracking lists and lab-collected specimens.
Prints patient chart reports and distributes them.
Logs in specimens received into LIS. Create Specimen tracking lists.
Determines in consultation with Med Tech acceptability of specimen (condition, timing and container type, etc.)
Positively ID specimens against requisitions and labels specimens with accession number.
Completes specimen handling and processing including centrifuging all tubes and aliquotting.
Processes Microbiology, body fluid, and CSF specimens including detection of discrepancies or missing sources consulting with nursing station or physician as needed.
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is 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, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.