Phlebotomist Inpatient Resource

This job posting is for employment with Corewell Health. Effective January 1, 2026, following the execution of a new agreement between Corewell Health and Quest Diagnostics, this position will transition employment to Quest Diagnostics. While this role will be integral to Corewell Health laboratory operations, employment will be with Quest Diagnostics effective January 1, 2026, contingent upon successful completion of Quest Diagnostics’ pre-employment requirements.

Job Summary

Performs patient laboratory test specimen collections. Test ordering in LIS, specimen processing and specimen handling. Contacts providers and other healthcare providers to clarify questions and issues around test ordering and collection. Assumes primary responsibility in providing a People First approach to welcoming, helping and caring for lab patients, visitors and other members of the patient's healthcare team.

Essential Functions

• Assures quality care for patients and families. Promotes patient confidentiality in the work environment.
• Demonstrates positive people first attitudes and actions. Demonstrates the ability to interact directly with patients, families, and clients to their satisfaction.
• Performs phlebotomy, specimen handling, specimen processing, and clerical duties. Maintains competency-validated proficiency on all procedures.
• Demonstrates consistent use of PPE's. Orders laboratory testing in the LIS. Confirms orders/diagnosis and obtains ABN's as necessary. Accepts and processes standing orders.
• Logs and documents environmentals (refrigerator, incubator, freezer temperatures) and daily equipment function verification data.
• Answers telephone, takes messages, answers basic customer questions
• Works cooperatively, both individually and as a unit, with other personnel, departments, and disciplines to facilitate multidisciplinary, patient-centered care.
• Monitors staff and work environment in compliance with institutional safety and infection control standards.

Qualifications

• Required High School Diploma or equivalent

• 1 year of relevant experience Previous phlebotomy or related work Preferred

• CRT-Phlebotomy Technician - NHA National Health career Association preferred

Physical Demands

• Pallet to Waist (6" from floor) > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs
• Waist to Waist > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs
• Waist to Chest (below shoulder) > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs
• Waist to Overhead > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs
• Bilateral Carry > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs
• Unilateral Carry > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs
• Pushing Force > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs
• Pulling Force > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs
• Sitting: Frequently
• Standing: Frequently
• Walking: Frequently
• Forward Bend - Standing: Occasionally
• Forward Bend - Sitting: Occasionally
• Trunk Rotation - Standing: Seldom
• Trunk Rotation - Sitting: Occasionally
• Squat: Seldom
• Stair Climbing: Seldom
• Crawling / Kneeling: Seldom
• Driving: Occasionally
• Reach - Above Shoulder: Seldom
• Reach - at Shoulder or Below: Seldom
• Handling: Occasionally
• Forceful Grip > 5 lbs: Seldom
• Forceful Pinch > 2 lbs: Seldom
• Finger/Hand Dexterity: Frequently
• Visual Acuity ¹
  [None = No; Seldom = Yes]: Seldom
• Color Vision (Ishihara) Test
  [None = No; Seldom = Yes]: Seldom

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 - Butterworth Hospital - 100 Michigan St - Grand Rapids

Department Name

Lab - Phlebotomy - Butterworth

Employment Type

Part time

Shift

Day (United States of America)

Weekly Scheduled Hours

4

Hours of Work

5:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Days Worked

Variable

Weekend Frequency

Every other weekend

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