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Phlebotomist - Weekend Premium
full-timeFort Wayne

Summary

Location

Fort Wayne

Type

full-time

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About this role

MUST HAVE PREVIOUS HOSPITAL PHLEBOTOMY EXPERIENCE
Phlebotomist
Position Type: Full Time - 36 hours a week, Fri/Sat/Sun 7a-7p; Eligible for weekend premium!
 
Benefits:
  • Up to $2k sign on bonus
  • Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision)
  • 401(k) with matching
  • Eligible for weekend premium!
  • Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.


The Phlebotomist is responsible for the proper collection of blood specimens to support accurate laboratory testing for the diagnosis and treatment of diseases. This role ensures positive patient identification, timely specimen collection, and adherence to safety and regulatory standards. The Phlebotomist provides exceptional patient care by maintaining professionalism and demonstrating effective communication during interactions with patients, staff, and visitors. 

Essential Functions
  • Performs venipuncture and capillary blood collection following laboratory policies and procedures to ensure accurate and timely specimen collection.
  • Ensures positive patient identification by using two patient identifiers and labeling specimens at the patient’s bedside to prevent errors.
  • Prepares, packages, and transports specimens to the laboratory while maintaining sample integrity and adhering to safety protocols.
  • Explains procedures to patients, providing reassurance and addressing concerns to ensure a positive patient experience.
  • Cleans, sterilizes, and maintains phlebotomy equipment and workspace in compliance with safety and infection control standards.
  • Accurately documents patient and specimen information in the laboratory system, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
  • Collects timed specimens as ordered, prioritizing and efficiently completing phlebotomy tasks to meet clinical needs.
  • Identifies and resolves specimen issues, including addressing rejections and recollecting samples when necessary.
  • Collaborates with healthcare team members to clarify orders, resolve collection challenges, and communicate specimen status.
  • Adheres to all laboratory and hospital safety requirements and follows Laboratory procedures to ensure compliance with accreditation and regulatory standards.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
  • Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
  • Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

  • 0-2 years of phlebotomy experience required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • Knowledge of safety guidelines, sanitation, and infection control protocols.
  • Ability to perform blood collection techniques successfully across all age groups (neonates to geriatrics).
  • Understanding of standards for patient identification, specimen handling, and lab testing requirements.
  • Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to interact professionally with patients, staff, and physicians.
  • Ability to multitask, remain calm in stressful situations, and adapt to a dynamic environment.
  • Proficiency in distinguishing sample types and understanding order-of-draw requirements for lab testing.
  • Demonstrates a high level of attention to detail and accuracy in specimen collection and documentation.

Other facts

Tech stack
Phlebotomy,Venipuncture,Patient Identification,Specimen Handling,Communication Skills,Attention to Detail,Infection Control,Multitasking,Documentation,Collaboration,Safety Protocols,Patient Care,Timely Specimen Collection,Problem Solving,Regulatory Compliance,Blood Collection Techniques

About Community Health Systems

Community Health Systems is one of the nation’s leading healthcare providers. Developing and operating healthcare delivery systems across 14 states, CHS is committed to helping people get well and live healthier. CHS affiliates operate 70 acute-care hospitals and more than 1,000 other sites of care, including physician practices, urgent care centers, freestanding emergency departments, occupational medicine clinics, imaging centers, cancer centers and ambulatory surgery centers.

Team size: 10,001+ employees
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Industry: Hospitals and Health Care

What you'll do

  • The Phlebotomist is responsible for the proper collection of blood specimens to support accurate laboratory testing. This role ensures positive patient identification, timely specimen collection, and adherence to safety and regulatory standards.

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What does a Phlebotomist - Weekend Premium do at Community Health Systems?

As a Phlebotomist - Weekend Premium at Community Health Systems, you will: the Phlebotomist is responsible for the proper collection of blood specimens to support accurate laboratory testing. This role ensures positive patient identification, timely specimen collection, and adherence to safety and regulatory standards..

Why join Community Health Systems as a Phlebotomist - Weekend Premium?

Community Health Systems is a leading Hospitals and Health Care company.

Is the Phlebotomist - Weekend Premium position at Community Health Systems remote?

The Phlebotomist - Weekend Premium position at Community Health Systems is based in Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.

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