Capital Health is the region's leader in providing progressive, quality patient care with significant investments in our exceptional physicians, nurses and staff, as well as advance technology. Capital Health is a five-time Magnet-Recognized health system for nursing excellence and is comprised of 2 hospitals. Capital Health Medical Group is made up of more than 250 physicians and other providers who offer primary and specialty care, as well as hospital-based services, to patients throughout the region.
Capital Health recognizes that attracting the best talent is key to our strategy and success as an organization. As a result, we aim for flexibility in structuring competitive compensation offers to ensure we can attract the best candidates.
The listed minimum pay reflects compensation for a full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) position. Actual compensation may differ depending on assigned hours and position status (e.g., part-time).
Minimum Pay:
Position Overview
JOB TITLE: Phlebotomist (C)
COST CENTER:000000
JOB CODE:30903
FLSA Exemption Status: Non-Exempt
Telecommuting Eligible:
Minimum Pay: $18.94/hr.
SUMMARY (Basic Purpose of the Job)
Provides support to various lab sections through performance of accurately obtaining blood samples via venipuncture and capillary collection with regard to collection policies and procedures and concern for the patient’s emotional status. Performs clerical duties, computer system tasks, supply maintenance, and other duties as required. Performs phlebotomy for hospital inpatients, outpatients, and offsite facilities. Follows established infection control practices and adhering to established standards and practices for quality assurance.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Education: High school diploma or equivalent. Phlebotomy Technician Certification (CPT) required.
Experience: One year of related experience preferred.
Other Credentials:
Knowledge and Skills: Strong interpersonal, customer service, and communication skills.
Special Training: Training in Phlebotomy including practical as well as classroom training. Basic computer skills
Mental, Behavioral and Emotional Abilities: Ability to perform venipuncture, capillary blood collection and some specimen processing functions.
Usual Workday:8 Hours
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Utilizes technical skills and abilities to perform accurate venipuncture and capillary blood collection, as well as accurately handle and process specimens.
- Adheres to and follow all laboratory procedures and practices for venipuncture, specimen collection and handling. Properly identifies patient, labels and records all test tubes accurately.
- Corrects identification and utilization of proper tubes, containers, transport media, and proper storage requirements for specimens and collection tubes.
- Understands collection requirements for special or referral testing, prepares specimens, ensures integrity and correctness of samples, and arranges for dispatch of specimens.
- Corrects identification and correct priority for collection process.
- Performs thoroughly all clerical duties as needed, including but not limited to patient reception, report mailing.
- Performs supply inventory with emphasis on expiration dates and advises the supervisor of supply/equipment needs.
- Performs appropriate computer system application techniques to input and retrieve patient information, query test results, print reports, input orders.
- Assists in phlebotomy training of other employees and students as needed.
- Responds to STAT orders immediately.
- Observes emotional and physical state of patient for any adverse reactions to phlebotomy.
- Practices proper infection control techniques and appropriate. Keeps test tray and working area in a sanitary condition.
- Performs other duties as required.
Offers are contingent upon successful completion of our onboarding process and pre-employment physical. Capital Health will require all applicants to have an annual flu vaccine prior to start date, with the exception of individuals with medical and religious exemptions.
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For benefit eligible roles, in addition to cash compensation, we provide a comprehensive and highly competitive benefits package, with a variety of physical health, retirement and savings, caregiving, emotional wellbeing, transportation, robust PTO plan, overtime to eligible roles, and other benefits, including "elective" benefits employees may select to best fit the needs and personal situations of our diverse workforce.
The pay rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered including, but not limited to location, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget, market data, and internal equity. Bonus and/or incentive eligibility are determined by role and level.
The salary applies specifically to the position being advertised and does not include potential bonuses, incentive compensation, differential pay or other forms of compensation, compensation allowance, or benefits health or welfare. Actual total compensation may vary based on factors such as experience, skills, qualifications, and other relevant criteria.
