Phlebotomy Technician I, Lexington Medical Center, 3rd shift

Department:

60901 Lexington Medical Center - Lab

Status:

Full time

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

Hours Per Week:

34

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

This is a 3rd shift position that works Monday and Tuesday nights 8:30pm - 7:00am and every other Friday (8:30pm - 7:00am), Saturday and Sunday (6:30pm - 7:00am). Phlebotomy experience preferred.

Pay Range

$18.85 - $28.30

At Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist, we take pride in offering a dynamic and fulfilling work environment.  Joining our team means becoming an essential part of a leading healthcare institution that is committed to providing exceptional patient care and advancing medical research.

Job Summary: Collects blood specimens for the clinical laboratories. Functions as an intermediary between the patient, patient caregivers, and the laboratories. Assures proper specimen collection and identification in compliance with section policies and procedures. Performs appropriate patient procedures in accordance with age-specific guidelines for the age groups served. 

Position Highlights: 

• Shift Schedule:  Full-Time; 3rd shift, Monday and Tuesday nights 8:30pm - 7:00am and every other Friday (8:30pm - 7:00am), Saturday and Sunday (6:30pm - 7:00am).
• Department:  Laboratory
• Location:   Lexington Medical Center

How You’ll Impact Patient Care:

Your responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

• Assures accurate and timely collection of blood specimens, according to departmental practices.
• Assures accurate identification and delivery of patient samples to appropriate lab sections.
• Follows proper safety and identification procedures when dealing with patients and/or specimens under any circumstance or environment. Improves work skills through self-study and continuing education.
• Contributes to the smooth and efficient operation of the section and department.
• Protects self, coworkers and facility by following approval policies and procedures to prevent the spread of blood borne and/or airborne diseases.
• Exhibits and promotes the professional image of laboratories in accordance with hospital, department, and professional society philosophies, goals and standards of laboratory testing.
• Provides age-appropriate specimen collection in accordance with age specific guidelines for school age, adolescents, early adults, middle adults and/or late adults.
• Adheres to the general Medical Center standards to promote a cooperative work environment by utilizing communication skills, interpersonal relationships and team building.

What You Will Need:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent required.

Nice To Have (Not Required):

• One year phlebotomy experience preferred.

Our Commitment to You:

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and more

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

About Advocate Health 

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois;