Clinical Laboratory Assistant/Phlebotomist- Full time Rotating Shifts

Sentara
parental leave, tuition assistance
United States, Virginia, Charlottesville
Nov 16, 2024
City/State Charlottesville, VA Overview Work Shift Rotating (United States of America) Provides point of entry for all specimens coming into the laboratory. Supports technical areas of the laboratory. Labels, processes, and distributes patient specimens for testing; responsible for registration and test data entry. Monitors supply levels in specimen processing area. Operates and maintains laboratory equipment; responsible for both internal and external customer inquiry and problem resolution. Frequent interaction with hospitals, nursing facilities, and physician office staff. Performs patient phlebotomy while maintaining the highest level of customer service. Collects, labels, and processes patientspecimens for testing; responsible for registration and test data entry. Monitors supply levels. Operates and maintainslaboratory equipment; responsible for both internal and external customer inquiry and problem resolution. Frequentinteraction with hospital and physician offices staff. May perform EKG and operate glucometer. Completion of a Phlebotomy Program or Course in lieu of 1 year experience in Phlebotomy may be considered. BLS required within 60 days of hire. Join a team that has a Mission to improve health every day, join the Sentara Team! Our Caring Workplace Environment Our Caring Tradition of serving Charlottesville for 100+ years providing personalized care tailored to the needs of each patient Free and convenient parking Collaboration and shared governance CMS 5-Star and Magnet designated hospital Staff resiliency program and EAP Caring For Your Family and Your Career Tuition Assistance - $5,250 year Student Debt Pay Down - $10,000 Reimbursement for certifications and free access to complete CEUs and professional development Emergency Backup Care - 10 days Paid Parental Leave - up to 4 weeks Family Caregiver Leave - 2 weeks Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000 Job Summary Provides point of entry for all specimens coming into the laboratory. Supports technical areas of the laboratory. Labels, processes, and distributes patient specimens for testing; responsible for registration and test data entry. Monitors supply levels in specimen processing area. Operates and maintains laboratory equipment; responsible for both internal and external customer inquiry and problem resolution. Frequent interaction with hospitals, nursing facilities, and physician office staff. Performs patient phlebotomy while maintaining the highest level of customer service. Collects, labels, and processes patient specimens for testing; responsible for registration and test data entry. Monitors supply levels. Operates and maintains laboratory equipment; responsible for both internal and external customer inquiry and problem resolution. Frequent interaction with hospital and physician offices staff. May perform EKG and operate glucometer. Completion of a Phlebotomy Program or Course in lieu of 1 year experience in Phlebotomy may be considered. BLS required within 60 days of hire. Qualifications: HS - High School Grad or Equivalent (Required) Basic Life Support (BLS) - Certification - American Heart Association (AHA) RQI Phlebotomy Skills Active Listening, Communication, Reading Comprehension, Service Orientation, Speaking, Typing Speed 30+ WPM, Writing Sentara Healthcare prides itself on the diversity and inclusiveness of its close to an almost 30,000-member workforce. Diversity, inclusion, and belonging is a guiding principle of the organization to ensure its workforce reflects the communities it serves. Per Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA), some clinical environments require proof of education; these regulations are posted at ecfr.gov for further information. In an effort to expedite this verification requirement, we encourage you to upload your diploma or transcript at time of application. In support of our mission "to improve health every day," this is a tobacco-free environment.