Lab Support Assistant/Phlebotomist, North Philadelphia - PT-Day

May be required to perform phlebotomy at any or all network facilities. Phlebotomy performed is on any population of patients in a manner that demonstrates an understanding of the functional/developmental age of the individual served. May be required to travel between AEHN entities to perform job related tasks. Determines specimen collection required according to policy for ordered laboratory tests. Accesses computer/electronic databases as required for patient and test order information.
Responds to telephone requests for laboratory results. Processes specimens according to Central Processing procedure and policy with regards to receipt, priority triage, dispatch and retrieval. Performs basic computer systems functions as relates to specimen processing and inquiries. Prepares and performs all functions related to the proper handling of specimens which are sent to reference laboratories for testing. Performs training of new staff or students.

Qualifications

High school diploma/equivalent and Phlebotomy experience required. Phlebotomy certification preferred. Prior clinical experience in a medical setting preferred.

Conditions of Employment

Covid Vaccination is a requirement for employment at Jefferson for employees working at Jefferson's clinical entities or at the University. If you are not currently vaccinated you will be required to receive the vaccination prior to hire date if you are offered employment, unless you request and receive an approved medical or religious exemption from Jefferson.

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About Jefferson

Nationally ranked, Jefferson, which is principally located in the greater Philadelphia region, Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey, is reimagining health care and higher education to create unparalleled value. Jefferson is more than 65,000 people strong, dedicated to providing the highest-quality, compassionate clinical care for patients; making our communities healthier and stronger; preparing tomorrow's professional leaders for 21st-century careers; and creating new knowledge through basic/programmatic, clinical and applied research. Thomas Jefferson University , home of Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Jefferson College of Nursing, and the Kanbar College of Design, Engineering and Commerce, dates back to 1824 and today comprises 10 colleges and three schools offering 200+ undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 8,300 students. Jefferson Health , nationally ranked as one of the top 15 not-for-profit health care systems in the country and the largest provider in the Philadelphia and Lehigh Valley areas, serves patients through millions of encounters each year at 32 hospitals campuses and more than 700 outpatient and urgent care locations throughout the region. Jefferson Health Plans is a not-for-profit managed health care organization providing a broad range of health coverage options in Pennsylvania and New Jersey for more than 35 years.

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