About this role
Abrazo Arrowhead Campus Hospital is committed to providing exceptional patient care in a supportive and collaborative environment. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work with advanced technology and be part of a healthcare community dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of our patients.
At Abrazo Arrowhead Campus, we understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of professionals. That's why we offer more than a job – we provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work-life balance. The available plans and programs include:
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
- Generous paid time off
- Career development and continuing education opportunities
- Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
- Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
- Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance
Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status
Position Summary
Performs routine technical and clerical functions. Performs venipuncture, specimen receipt and distribution of laboratory specimens; will perform CLIA waived laboratory tests, as requested.
- Performs routine technical and clerical functions to include specimen registration and billing.
- Performs specimen receipt and distribution of laboratory specimens.
- Performs phlebotomy duties as assigned.
- Will perform CLIA waived laboratory tests, as requested.
- Will assist in microbiology processing and plating specimens, as requested.
- Other related job tasks or responsibilities as assigned
- Skills Required:
- Interpersonal skills to interact in a professional and competent manner using effective listening, verbal and written communications with patients, clients, laboratory colleagues and other healthcare professionals.
- Service orientation actively looking for ways to care through respect, courtesy, empathy and warmth when communicating with patients and clients.
- Aware of response to others by using feedback, listening skills, verbal and non-verbal communication skills.
- Team-work skills contributing to departmental success.
- Operate basic laboratory equipment, computers and medical software.
- Accurate data entry into medical software.
- Attention to detail to verify relevant data and process specimens ensuring appropriate specimens are handled, packaged and shipped to the designated laboratory according to established protocols and specimen integrity.
- Understands the pre-analytical variables that affect laboratory specimens.
- Correct application of laboratory medical terminology and measurements.
- Organizational, planning, and prioritization skills to handle multiple tasks and accomplish work accurately and timely.
- Demonstrates problem solving by taking the appropriate actions regarding questionable findings or concerns.
- Capable of handling multiple priorities in a high volume setting.
- Minimum Requirements:
- Education: High school diploma or equivalent required
- Experience: 1 year of laboratory experience and/or completion of a formal phlebotomy training program.
- Certification/Registration: Phlebotomy certification where State law requires
- Preferred Requirements:
- Education: Associate degree in the laboratory or medical-related field from an accredited institution
- Experience: Basic laboratory computer/lab information system experience.
- Certification/Registration: Completion of formal phlebotomy training program and/or national phlebotomy certification through ASCP, ANP, ASPT or similar
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