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Located in Fremont, Ohio, ProMedica Memorial Hospital has served the citizens of Sandusky County and the adjacent communities since 1918. In fact, our hospital was built with funds raised by members of our community on land donated by the family of former United States President, Rutherford B. Hayes.

Performs routine and special blood specimen collection for all age specific patients. Compensation use only

ACCOUNTABILITIES All duties listed below are essential unless noted otherwise 1. Collects products or specimens for basic procedures and may perform point-of-care testing using proper techniques. 2. Follows strict principles of asepsis and antisepsis. Assists in the care of the patient prior to, during and after specimen collection. 3. 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. 4. 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/patient satisfaction. 5. Performs and documents quality control procedures. 6. Acts as a resource and is a liaison between phlebotomy staff and Laboratory /Point of Care Team. 7. Cross trained in defined core job functions and patient care departments. 8. Routinely perform difficult specimen collections, such as re-draws and misses. 9. Assists in the training of new associates or students. 10. As needed, performs all pre-analytic tasks associated with sample preparation including, but not limited to, centrifugation, decanting, and specimen packaging. 11. 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. 12. 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. 13. Maintains protocols and procedures for excellent patient care and follows guidelines for infection control management. 14. Demonstrates good teamwork. Willingly accepts adjustments to assignments and adapts willingly to changes in workflow and processes. Provides excellent customer service incorporating ProMedica’s core values. 15. 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

WORKING CONDITIONS Personal Protective Equipment: Employee will follow policy and wear all PPE as recommended. Physical Demands: Must be able to continuously move between hospital departments, and floors while maintaining confidentiality on workstations. Must be able to understand directions and be able to communicate and respond to inquiries between all levels of hospital staffing, patient care and requires effective interpersonal skills. Must be able to tolerate exposure to disease bearing specimens, blood, and body fluids, odorous chemicals, carcinogens, mutagens, low level radiation, electrical hazards, and flammable liquids. Must be prepared to wear appropriate PPE and follow PPE guidelines. Must be able to differentiate colors. Must be able to input and retrieve information from computer. Must be able to move, push, lift or carry materials or equipment weighing up to 50 lbs., up to 75% of the time. Must be able to stand for long periods of time, potentially 100% of shift. Shifts for this position are 8 hours in length, covering the patient care from 9:30pm - 6:00am.

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 employment@promedica.org

Equal Opportunity Employer/Drug-Free Workplace

Requisition ID: 86935