SJSEMI_Lab Tech I_R01328

Company: Trinity Health Corporation
Location: Ann Arbor
Posted on: May 3, 2021

Job Description:

Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

Day Shift

Description:

Saint Joseph Mercy Health System, one of the nation's top health care services providers, spanning five counties in Southeastern Michigan. SJMHS represents more than 2,700 physicians and 14,000 nurses and staff, and includes 6 Hospitals, 5 Outpatient Health Centers, 8 Urgent Care Facilities and over 25 Specialty Centers.

There is an opportunity for a Lab Tech 1 (Phlebotomist) to join the Outpatient Phlebotomy Department.

Join one of the largest labs in the State of Michigan. This department performs outpatient laboratory services at multiple satellites for convenient specimen collection, as well has in home phlebotomy for non-ambulatory patients. Selected candidates will be able to build upon their phlebotomy education with additional training provided at the main lab before rotating to off-site drawing locations.

* Candidates will need flexibility to work an 8 hour shift between the hours of 7am-6pm, and one Saturday per month 7am-12pm.

POSITION PURPOSE

Performs various specimen receiving, processing, and distribution and computer order entry. Tracks specimens through appropriate computer functions to ensure that all specimens are routed accurately and in a timely manner.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Phlebotomy

* Acts as a representative of the department, communicating with patients, patient care units, and physician offices. * Understands and supports the Mission, Vision and Guiding Behaviors of SJMHS and the Department regarding commitment to quality patient care. * Provides quality patient care. * Responds to inquiries in a courteous and helpful manner following departmental policies, procedures and systems. * Uses good judgment to decide when to contact a technologist, manager, or a pathologist as necessary. * Knowledge of reference sources for patient preparation and specimen collection and handling requirements to be able to assist other health care professionals. * Understands laboratory requisitions and how to locate missing or incomplete information. * Must be able to work minimal supervision. * Receives orders from Power Chart. Troubleshoots problems related to missing specimens, discrepancies between specimens and orders. * Performs Laboratory Information System (LIS) standard order entry including, Employee Health, Outpatient, and Body Fluid Exposure testing. * Prints daily CPR and resolves problems. Performs CLN for specimen tracking lists and lab-collected specimens. (CPR not required at Livingston & CCH) * Print patient chart reports and distributes them. * Logs in specimens received into LIS. Create Specimen tracking lists.

REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND CERTIFICATION/LICENSURE

High School Diploma required. One year of related experience or completion of phlebotomy, MA or PCT program required.

Why this position -- What can it do for you!

* Located in the Ann Arbor/Ypsilanti, Michigan with easy access to US-23, M-14, and I-94. * Full benefits package * Medical * Dental * Vision * Paid Time Off * Retirement Savings Plan with employer contribution option * Tuition Reimbursement * Life Insurance * Short/Long Term Disability

* Opportunity for growth and advancement throughout Trinity Health in 22 different states! * Free close proximity parking!

For more information regarding career opportunities with Saint Joseph Mercy Health System please visit www.stjoeshealth.org/careers.

Successful candidate will be subject to mandatory vaccinations/immunizations unless they qualify for an available exemption.

This document is intended to describe the generalized duties and responsibilities, the specialized job functions, and the essential requirements of this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive statement of all supplemental duties, responsibilities, or non-essential requirements or reflect any accommodations made under the American's with Disability Act, the Michigan Handicapper's Act, or SJMHS's Return to Work Program.

Trinity Health's Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health employs about 133,000 colleagues at dozens of hospitals and hundreds of health centers in 22 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.

Trinity Health's dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.

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