Shire Jobs

Children’s Clinics is seeking a Part-time Bilingual (English/Spanish) Phlebotomist.

As a member of the Clinical Operations Team this individual will support a dynamic team of providers and staff serving a population consisting primarily of children with complex medical needs.

This position is responsible for:

• Performing laboratory procedures and coordinating the transport of the specimens to the appropriate lab

• Collecting blood specimens and maintaining the integrity of the specimen in relation to the test being performed

• Processes, labels and distributes specimens for testing

• Assists in training new personnel in accordance with laboratory and phlebotomy department policies and procedures

• Resolves routine problems related to specimen collection and specimen processing

• Sets up, calibrates, cleans and performs routine maintenance on laboratory centrifuges

• Must be flexible, able to multitask, and have excellent communication skills

• Knowledgeable of proper patient identification methods and legal requirements drawing blood, handling fluid samples and use of relevant medical equipment and material

• Experience with venipunctures in the pediatric population preferred

Age of Patients attended to by employee in this position:

• Neonatal (newborn)

• Pediatric (birth-13)

• Young Adult (14-21)

• Adult (21-65)

In addition to competitive salary, we offer you and your family a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Medical, Dental, Vision

• 401(k) with company match

• Group Term Life in addition to voluntary life insurance

• Corporate Care (sick child/adult/pet)

• Pet Care program

• Tuition reimbursement

• Paid Holidays and Paid Time Off

• Supplemental insurance

• Flexible Work Strategies (depending on position)

• And more…

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required or equivalent combination or relevant education and experience

  Experience :

• One year experience collecting blood specimens required

• Pediatric experience preferred

  Licenses and Certificates :

• Certificate of Completion from an accredited Medical Assistant program preferred

• BLS certification required

• Bilingual English/Spanish is required

  PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of the proper collection of blood specimens and proper chain of custody to ensure integrity of the specimens

• Skill in the collection of blood specimens

• Skill in organizing labels and work to ensure timely completion of tasks

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals

• Skill in intervention and collaboration

• Skill in problem solving, critical thinking, and detailed organization

• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing with patients, their families, clinic staff and community members

• Ability to operate personal computer and related office equipment as needed to perform job function

• Ability to resolve routine problems related to specimen collection and specimen processing

  Fingerprint Clearance:

• Employees are required to maintain a current Department of Public Safety Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance Card. Proof of a current fingerprint clearance card must be received within 90 days of employment.

  Physical Demands and Work Environment:

  The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of that which an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, risk of electrical shock, and risk of radiation. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may potentially be exposed to infectious organisms during routine and emergency situations. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

  Bloodborne Pathogen Category: Category 1

  Category 1: Performs tasks that involve exposure to blood, body fluids or tissue. Use of appropriate protective measures should be required.

  Category 2: Performs tasks that involve no exposure to blood, body fluids or tissue but employment may require performing unplanned Category 1 tasks. The normal work routine involves no exposure to blood, body fluids or tissue but exposure or potential exposure may be required as a condition of employment. Appropriate protective measure should be readily available.

  Category 3: Performs tasks that involve no exposure to blood, body fluids or tissue and Category 1 tasks are not a condition of employment. The normal work routine involves no exposure to blood, body fluid or tissues.

  Children’s Clinics reserves the right to make changes to this document at any time in accordance with business needs. This document is not intended to list all duties of the job. It is descriptive only of the chief duties and responsibilities.