Phlebotomy Technician 1- Lab- FT- Shift Varies

Huntsville, ALOnsiteFull TimePosted 1 month agoVisa sponsorship available

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Required skills

Phlebotomy
blood specimens
laboratory
transport system
patient identification
specimen identification
confidentiality
patient information
integrity
accuracy

Nice to have

ASCP
AMT
Associates Degree
biology
chemistry
previous work experience

Role summary

Huntsville Hospital is seeking a Phlebotomy Technician 1 to obtain blood specimens from patients and deliver them to the laboratory or transport system. The role requires accurate patient and specimen identification, maintaining confidentiality of patient information, and integrity in all processes. The technician must be able to work in a fast-paced environment, frequently changing tasks, and must complete HeartSaver CPR certification during orientation. A High School diploma or GED is required. MLA certification, an Associate's Degree with biology and chemistry coursework, and previous work experience are preferred.

Overview

Obtains blood specimens from patients and delivers specimens to the laboratory and/or sends through the transport system. Correctly identifies patients and specimens.

Qualifications

Education

High School diploma or GED required.

MLA certification from a nationally recognized credentialing agency (i.e. ASCP or AMT) preferred. Associates Degree with a minimum of 6 semester hours of biology and 6 semester hours of chemistry preferred.

Experience

Previous work experience strongly preferred.

Additional Skills/Abilities

Must have excellent communication skills with the ability to work in a fast paced environment, requiring prioritizing and changing tasks frequently and quickly. Must be able to maintain absolute confidentiality in the handling of patient information. Absolute integrity and accuracy in the patient identification process. Must complete HeartSaver CPR by the end of the orientation period.

About Us

Highlights of our hospitals

Huntsville Hospital was recently named Best Regional Hospital and #2 in Alabama by U.S. News & World Report. With 971 beds, a specialized Orthopedic & Spine Tower, a Level III Regional Neonatal ICU, and the largest Emergency Department and Level 1 Trauma Center in the state with our own specialized Red Shirt Trauma Program, there are many opportunities to apply your knowledge and skills. We are a certified Primary Stroke Center and named "One of the Top 100 Hospitals in the Nation with Great Heart Programs." From six cath labs and four EP labs to multiple medical and step-down units, you can continually grow your skillset! We offer a training center on campus for continuing education, Shared Governance Program, Clinical Ladder for professional development, The Daisy Award, and if you are a new grad, a Nurse Residency Program to help you transition from student to professional nurse. We care about you and your well-being by offering an excellent benefits package, childcare, health and wellness programs, an onsite employee pharmacy, a free health clinic, tuition assistance, and much more. We are committed to creating a diverse environment and proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are a partner to the U.S. Army’s Partnership for Your Success (PaYS) program. Ask us about incentives and additional opportunities.

Huntsville Hospital Benefits:

We are committed to providing competitive benefits. Our benefits package for eligible employees includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, flexible spending; short term and long term disability; several retirement account options with 401K organization match; nurse residency program; tuition assistance; student loan reimbursement; On-site training and education opportunities; Employee Discounts to phone providers, local restaurants, tickets to shows, apartment application and much more!

Learn more about Huntsville Hospital Health System:

Careers: https://careers.hhsys.org/careers-home
Benefits: https://careers.hhsys.org/us/en/benefits
Education & Professional Development: https://www.huntsvillehospital.org/education
Life In Huntsville: https://www.huntsvillehospital.org/about-huntsville-al

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