Mercyhealth Wisconsin and Illinois·Rockford, Illinois
The Phlebotomist is responsible for collecting and processing patient specimens and performing clinical laboratory tests. They must ensure the accuracy of sample identification, maintain laboratory instrumentation, and report critical results promptly.
The Phlebotomist provides patient care by collecting and processing samples and performing clinical laboratory procedures. Work at other Mercy facilities performing the same functions, as required. Work alternate shifts, weekends and holidays as needed to adequately provide services. Perform other duties and projects as assigned.
Schedule: Flexible Hours
Shift: Day
Javon Bea Hospital - Rockford, IL
$20.59/hr-$30.88/hr
Essential duties and responsibilities
Collect patient specimens.
Utilize the Information System to receive patients, order and collect samples, result tests, answer questions from nurses and physicians, document quality control activities and produce reports required to perform job tasks.
Confirms accuracy of patient sample identification prior to performing analyses; evaluates specimen quality and identifies when unacceptable. Documents information concerning quality of specimen, impact of sub-optimal specimens on test values. Initiates recollection procedure as indicated.
Perform waived and moderate complexity lab tests as defined by CLIA in 42CFR493 by automated and manual methods according to defined policies and procedures.
Analyze test results prior to release of information to chart for validity and accuracy.
Assure that designated turnaround times for results are met and that critical results are appropriately reported and documented.
Performs quality control and proficiency testing procedures as defined by policy.
Interpret and troubleshoot quality control results to ensure accurate and precise test results.
Performs preventative maintenance, minor troubleshooting and calibration of laboratory instrumentation.
Maintain competency in current procedures and gain competency for new methods implemented.
Assist in administrative office tasks including filing, scanning, and storage of laboratory documents.
Education and/Or experience: High school diploma or equivalent preferred and appropriate training/experience
Associate’s degree or higher in chemical, physical, or biological sciences or medical laboratory science preferred.
LEVEL OF SUPERVISION Some independent judgment is required, but alternatives are limited by standard practices or procedures.
SUPERVISES This job has no supervisory responsibilities.
$20.59 - $30.88
Mercyhealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer [https://www.mercyhealthsystem.org/careers/]. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
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At Mercyhealth, we don’t simply hire people, we empower employee-partners who are passionate about making lives better. As an integrated health system, we deliver exceptional, coordinated across seven hospitals, 85 primary and specialty clinics, and a team of over 7,500 professionals serving northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin.
A high school diploma or equivalent is preferred, while an associate's degree in biological or medical laboratory sciences is desired. Candidates should have appropriate training and experience in performing waived and moderate complexity lab tests.
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