Phlebotomist Lab Path Assistant Float

Position floats between Zeeland Community Hospital and Pennock Hospital.

We're excited to announce a significant increase in the pay rate for this job openings

About the Unit:

Corewell Health Zeeland Lab is a high volume, fast paced environment with a dedicated customer service team. This department is a fantastic place to learn and grow skills in the healthcare system at an entry level.  The focus is on quality inpatient and outpatient services with a commitment to excellent patient experiences. We value our phlebotomists, and we offer opportunities to be involved in unit-based committees including shared governance, retention, and education. Our phlebotomists are the face of our laboratory. Our high-quality results start with you!

About Zeeland Hospital 

Since 1921, we have delivered care that’s advanced, yet makes you feel at home. With our help, the Ottawa and Allegan County communities can work toward a lifetime of good health. We have earned state and national recognition for safety, quality, and patient experience and are a Level III trauma center. 

Scope of Work:

Inpatient and outpatient specimen collection. Specimen processing, including specimens brought to the laboratory by other departments. Use of electronic information system, including portable printers and positive patient identification devices. Answering telephones. Engaging with other departments in patient care. Sustain patient confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA.

Essential Functions

• Greets and communicates in a manner consistent with caring and respect and dealing with confidentiality. Answers telephone, takes messages, welcomes visitors and provides / relays information in a manner consistent with hospitality standards.
• Serves as a resource to patients, lab clients, and SH team members regarding specimen requirements and processing.
• Processes orders, performs computer order entry and other related activities per standard, which may include registering clients, contacting providers for issue resolution, entering charges for services, performing and resulting tests.
• May utilize standard venipuncture techniques to collect appropriate blood specimens by adhering to correct collection and transport protocol including positive patient identification
• May receive incoming specimens, checks for proper labeling and routes to appropriate location.
• Follows all Spectrum Health procedures and policies. May be required to serve at multiple SH locations during a given shift (Site dependent)
• Follow all lab safety procedures to minimize risk to self and others; reports gaps and escalates as necessary
• Committed to the continuous improvement of the patient experience which includes patient safety, quality of care and excellent service. Adhere to the organization’s published values.

Qualifications

• Required High School Diploma or equivalent and graduate of a Phlebotomy training program (based on specific Spectrum Health entity and department as appropriate) preferred.
• Preferred Associate's Degree Healthcare related field

• 1 year of relevant experience Dealing with the public, preferably in the medical or customer service field Preferred

• Phlebotomy Technician - NHA National Health career Association preferred

How Corewell Health cares for you

• Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals. Learn more here.

• On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv

• Discounts directory with deals on the things that matter to you, like restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more!

• Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance, pet insurance

• Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings

• Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status

Primary Location

SITE - Zeeland Hospital - 8333 Felch - Zeeland

Department Name

Lab Float Pool - GR

Employment Type

Full time

Shift

Variable (United States of America)

Weekly Scheduled Hours

36

Hours of Work

Variable shifts (based on location) 1st or 2nd shift hours

Days Worked

Variable

Weekend Frequency

Variable weekends

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