Phlebotomist I (PRN) - Surgery

About the role

Location

Position Summary

Provides basic blood drawing procedures or experienced skill in capillary and venipuncture blood collection on patients in a patient unit, outpatient area, or laboratory environment under direct or moderate supervision.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Draws blood on patients within Children's and Barnes Hospitals by venipuncture or capillary sticks.
• Applies sweat tests at supervisor's discretion.
• Transports specimens.
• Performs other duties assigned by supervisor or Phlebotomy coordinator.

Job Location/Working Conditions

• Exposure to blood-borne pathogens.
• Requires protective devices.
• Direct patient setting.

Physical Effort

• Typically sitting at desk or table.
• Typically standing or walking.
• Typically bending, crouching, stooping.
• Occasional lifting (25 lbs or less).

Equipment

• Office equipment.
• Clinical/diagnostic equipment.

Additional information

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.

Required Qualifications

Education

High school diploma or equivalent high school certification or combination of education and/or experience.

Certifications/Professional Licenses

• The list below may include all acceptable certifications, professional licenses and issuers. More than one credential, certification or professional license may be required depending on the role.
• Basic Life Support - American Heart Association, Basic Life Support - American Red Cross
• Work Experience: No specific work experience is required for this position.

Skills: Not Applicable

Driver's License: A driver's license is not required for this position.

Required Qualifications

• Basic Life Support certification must be obtained within one month of hire date.
• Online BLS certifications, those without a skills assessment component, are not sufficient to meet the BLS requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• Completion of an educational program in Phlebotomy or Medical Assistance.

Preferred Qualifications

Education: No additional education unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Certifications/Professional Licenses

No additional certification/professional licenses unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Work Experience

No additional work experience unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Skills

• Blood Specimen Collection, Communication, Phlebotomy, Physician Communications, Relating to Others, Safety Procedures, Service Oriented, Working with Children
• Grade
• C04-H

Salary Range $16.75 - $22.70 / Hourly

The salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.

Questions

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Pre-Employment Screening

All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.