Job Abstract

Wood County Hospital is now accepting applications for an Outreach Phlebotomist. The Outreach Phlebotomist is assigned to a medical group practice. They function as a liaison with the practice and tasks may include but are not limited to registering patients, order entry, collecting blood or other specimen types, processing specimens, and point of care testing. The Outreach Phlebotomist also performs client service duties related to registration, billing-related functions, client training and guidance as it relates to laboratory testing. The Outreach Phlebotomist delivers excellent patient and client service, answers patient/client questions, acts as a resource for patient information, and strengthens the relationship between the patient/client and the organization.

Job Duties:

• Greets patients pleasantly. Answers questions regarding laboratory and facility procedures with courtesy and professionalism. Verifies patient identity using 2 patient identifiers.
• Properly processes specimens for analysis in a time-appropriate manner. Assesses specimen requirements for referral testing and troubleshoots any specimen requirement and/or referral testing specimen or order entry issues.
• Proficiently collects and labels specimens from patients. Performs blood draws competently and expediently with as little patient discomfort as possible Demonstrates knowledge of tubes or containers to use, volume of blood needed and associated test requirements by properly collecting the samples required for testing. Trains others in collection techniques.

Shift Details:

Hours:

Minimum Qualifications:

Minimum Education:

• High School Diploma or equivalent

Preferred Experience:

• Training in a formal phlebotomy program which includes a didactic training and clinical experience preferred; Phlebotomy Certification or eligible and one year of phlebotomy experience preferred

Benefit Summary:

Join our team, and you’ll have access to a cutting-edge facility with state of the art technology. You’ll also interact with some of the region's top notch healthcare professionals. You’ll find plenty of opportunities to grow and advance your career.

We’ll also reward your hard work with:

• Great health, dental and vision plans
• Competitive wages
• Prescription drug coverage
• Flexible spending accounts
• Life insurance w/AD&D
• Generous short term and long term disability plans
• Employer-matched 403(b)
• Employer sponsored cash balance pension plan
• Vacation and Holiday time
• Generous tuition reimbursement   
• And a lot more!                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    2406-021