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ProMedica Toledo Hospital is one of the largest acute-care facilities in the region. Our 794-bed hospital is staffed by more than 4,800 professional healthcare employees who serve a 27-county area throughout northwest Ohio and southeast Michigan. We also have the area’s largest board-certified medical staff, which is made up of more than 1,000 primary care and specialty physicians. Excellent customer service skills and the ability to work in a fast paced environment are a must. In addition, for 15 consecutive years, residents of Greater Toledo have named us the Consumer Choice Award winner in our market. In fact, we’re the only hospital in northwest Ohio to receive this honor.

Performs all core functions within the phlebotomy section of the laboratory.

Collects products or specimens for basic procedures and performs point-of-care testing using proper techniques.

Follows strict principles of asepsis and antisepsis. Assists in the care of the patient prior to, during and after specimen collection.

Determines, from like samples, combinations of tests and the associated acceptable minimum volumes. Knowledgeable of pre-analytic variables, which may affect specimen analysis. Familiar with test synonyms and abbreviations, and cross-referencing tests to specimen types.

Utilizes laboratory computer information system to include all work aides and shortcuts within the system. Utilizes quality assurance data to enhance the services rendered by the section. Recommends changes in procedures to address quality issues and provide customer satisfaction.

Performs and documents quality control procedures. Utilizes laboratory computer information system.

Maintains established hospital and departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance, safety, environmental and infection control. Complies with requirements of accreditation and regulatory agencies by attending mandatory in-services and continuing laboratory education and participating in continuous quality improvement. Maintains and upgrades personal professional development.

Performs, routinely, difficult specimen collections, such as re-draws and misses.

Maintains appropriate par levels and organizes supplies and equipment in work areas as assigned. Notifies appropriate associate when re-order levels are reached and equipment needs to be repaired.

Assists in the training new associates or students.

As needed performs all pre-analytic tasks associated with sample preparation including, but not limited to, centrifugation, decanting, specimen distribution, and specimen packaging.

Outpatient Sites-

Performs patient registration, maintains Standing Order renewals and

Performs other clerical duties as needed.

Documents any changes in orders, reasons for cancellation or change in demographics.

Performs other duties as directed or assigned

Education: High School diploma or equivalent

License/Certification/Experience: A diploma from an accredited phlebotomy training institute OR one year phlebotomy experience.

• Successful completion of an academic program which included substantial practical clinical phlebotomy experience (i.e.: 3+ week clinical student rotation program in a hospital setting).

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Professional registration preferred [i.e., PBT(ASCP)]

• 1 year experience in a high-volume phlebotomy environment

The above list of accountabilities is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by the incumbent; it should not be considered exhaustive.

ProMedica is a mission-based, not-for-profit integrated healthcare organizational headquartered in Toledo, Ohio. For more information, please visit www.promedica.org/about-promedica

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex/gender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, age, physical or mental disability, military or protected veteran status, citizenship, familial or marital status, genetics, or any other legally protected category. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendment Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a job with ProMedica, please contact [email protected]

Equal Opportunity Employer/Drug-Free Workplace

**Requisition ID:** 94850