PhlebotomistWashington Co Hospital - Washington, IA 52353OverviewPosition Type: Part Time Job Shift: Evening Category: Health CareDescriptionSummaryThis position is responsible for collecting accurate blood specimens from inpatients and outpatients in a timely manner.Duties/Responsibilities (include but are not limited to the following)Collect blood specimens from in-patients and outpatients, remote locations, via venipuncture and skin puncture according to physician orders and applicable regulations, policies and procedures to ensure complete and accurate specimens for testing.Explain collection procedures and provides general testing information as needed to facilitate patient understanding and reduce patient anxiety.Respond to calls from Emergency Room, Nursing units, and Same Day Surgery for specimen collection as needed; procures Medical-surgical patient collections per schedule.Identify all patients according to laboratory policies. Label collection tubes and specimens with computer generated labels.Maintains inventory of department supplies as needed to ensure uninterrupted specimen collection.QualificationsEducation and/or ExperienceHigh School Diploma/GED requiredValid Drivers licensePhlebotomy certification or prior Phlebotomist experience preferred.Skills and AbilitiesStrong written and verbal communication skills with prevalent professional demeanorAbility to handle sensitive and confidential situations and documentationAbility to work independentlyWell-developed interpersonal skillsAbility to work in fast paced, rapidly changing, and regulated environmentAnalytical skills to identify and resolve problems in a timely mannerDemonstrated ability to learn and apply new approachesMaintain professional technical knowledge