What are the responsibilities and job description for the Phlebotomist/Lab Assistant Virtual Hiring Event position at WellSpan Health?
Job Description:
Under the direct supervision of the appropriate supervisor, performs a variety of general support and some technical duties in specimen procurement, clerical office, central processing, other assigned areas, and/or a technical section. Functions in on- and/or off-site service areas. May be required to accept on-call responsibilities. May perform occasional in-charge duties in the absence of immediate supervisor. May prepare cytology slides and pathology specimens.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Performs a variety of duties at progressively greater skill levels under varying degrees of supervision; records results. May operate a variety of laboratory instruments.
- Performs quality control and instrument check procedures and maintains related records.
- Trains other employees in day to day procedures.
- May receive specimens into the laboratory, process specimens, deliver specimens to on- and off-site locations, store specimens for future analysis and dispose of specimens.
- May receive and transport supplies, equipment, reports and specimens between the laboratory and other health care locations. May prepare/distill chemical solutions.
- May collect specimens as directed using appropriate or specified equipment for collecting and handling specimens.
- Enters or retrieves data from established computer files.
- Provides complete and accurate instructions to patients and other customers of the laboratory.
- May assist with autopsies and other duties as directed by the Coroner and/or pathologist.
- May review physician orders for supporting documentation.
- Resolves billing problems and/or receives insurance updates.
Qualifications:
- Minimum Experience:
- 6 - 12 months
- Minimum Education:
- High School or G.E.D.
- Preferred Courses:
- Medical terminology; Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) and Phlebotomy Program if applicable
- Required Certification:
- Phlebotomy certification if applicable
Technical requirements
After signing up, you will be sent an email with instructions on how to connect.
Please be prepared to join the virtual interview from a quiet place using a desktop or mobile device with a working speaker, microphone, and camera. Check to see if your network connection can support an online session. A plugged in ethernet cable or a strong WiFi network signal will help avoid time delays during your conversation.
What to prepare
- Please be comfortable with your working experience/resume
Preferred dress code
Casual (come as you are, but please be presentable)
About WellSpan Health
As a leading regional health system serving central Pennsylvania and northern Maryland, WellSpan offers a diverse and inclusive culture, as well as work environments that support your career aspirations and professional growth. Here we encourage collaboration among providers and patients. WellSpan Health continues to grow, and we’re looking for exceptional individuals like you. Join us. Advance your career and make a difference in patients’ lives from day one.
WellSpan Health has been named a Best Employer in Pennsylvania by Forbes, one of the nation’s leading and most respected business publications, for a second consecutive year.
What is a virtual interview?
Virtual interviews help employers connect with job seekers when they are not in the same physical location. Since hiring is a human process, employers would like to talk with you online (chat, video or phone) to see if you meet the requirements for the job.