Job Description
Join TriHealth as a Phlebotomist - Evening Shift at Good Samaritan Hospital Lab!
Are you committed to delivering accurate and compassionate care? In this role, you'll collect quality specimens from patients of all ages, support diagnostic testing, and serve as a vital liaison between the laboratory and our customers. You'll also assist with order entry, compliance documentation, and ensure smooth specimen processing. If you have strong attention to detail and a passion for patient service, we'd love to have you on our team!
Location:
- Good Samaritan Hospital at 375 Dixmyth Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45220
Work Hours
- Full-Time (80 hours bi-weekly)
- Evening Shift
- Rotating Weekend and Holiday Commitment
- No On Call Commitment
Incentives & Benefits
In addition to a comprehensive benefits package - including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, retirement plans, and tuition reimbursement - this role offers competitive shift differentials, with the opportunity to earn up to an additional $7 per hour based on shift, hours worked, and organizational guidelines. Please view our benefits page https://careers.trihealth.com/what-we-offer/benefits
Minimum Job Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED or GED (Required)
- 1 - 2 years of experience in Phlebotomy (Preferred)
- Phlebotomy Trained Upon Hire (Preferred)
Job Overview
Performs phlebotomy functions and non-technical duties in areas including the hospital laboratory, outpatient and off-site services.
Job Requirements
Graduate of an approved technical, professional, or vocational program
Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (BLS)
Up to 1 year experience current venipuncture
Job Responsibilities
Accurately identifies patient by using two identifiers; ask patient to state name and date of birth. Selects correct patient chart in EMR. Correctly labels all samples with patient's full name and date of birth after confirming with patient. Achieves zero mislabeling.
Collects quality samples using proper venipuncture techniques to eliminate hemolysis, insufficient specimen volume, and other problems that can lead to recollects or inaccurate results (e.g. elevated potassium). Responds to patients complications (e.g. fainting, bleeding at venipuncture site, etc.)
Refers to Lab website or consults with Lab Support Services staff to determine correct collection requirement. Accurately processes samples (e.g. centrifuges properly, places on ice, protects from light, etc.) Prepares samples for courier pickup and transport; calls Lab for stat pickups as requested by office or required for specimen stability. Ensures specimens are in lockbox if courier will arrive after hours.
Interacts professionally with patients and coworkers. Understands role as a representative of the office. Organizes work to minimize patient wait times. Keeps draw area neat, organized and stocks with adequate supplies. Discards expired collection supplies.
Interacts professionally with patients and coworkers. Understands role as a representative of the office. Organizes work to minimize patient wait times. Keeps draw area neat, organized
Other Job-Related Information
Working Conditions:
Climbing - Rarely
Hearing: Conversation - Frequently
Hearing: Other Sounds - Frequently
Kneeling - Rarely
Lifting 50+ Lbs. - Rarely
Lifting <50 Lbs. - Occasionally
Pulling - Occasionally
Pushing - Occasionally
Reaching - Occasionally
Sitting - Occasionally
Standing - Frequently
Stooping - Occasionally
Talking - Frequently
Use of Hands - Frequently
Color Vision - Frequently
Visual Acuity: Far - Frequently
Visual Acuity: Near - Consistently
Walking - Frequently
