phlebotomist Arlington, VA
VHC Health
Full Time
Arlington, VA
41696 - 32590 USD ANNUAL Today
Job description
Overview:
Come join a hospital dedicated to you and your career!
VHC Health is a 453-bed nationally recognized Hospital and teaching facility that has been delivering high quality care to the Washington, DC metropolitan area for over 75 years. VHC is a proud member of the Mayo Clinic Care Network (a national network of independent healthcare organizations), a designated Level II Trauma Center and a recognized Magnet Hospital by the American Nurses Credentialing Center. We are proud to announce that the Leapfrog Group has awarded the hospital with an 'A' grade in Hospital Safety for the 19th year in a row, achieved an Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ for the 10th year in a row and VHC has ranked Number 2 in “Best Hospitals” in the Washington, DC metropolitan area by U.S. News and World Report's 2021-2022 rankings. At VHC we are always striving to provide continued excellence and growth for our employees as well as top notch care for our patients.Qualifications:
Phlebotomist Clerk, Supplemental
Join our Outpatient Lab and make a difference at VHC Health! The major duty of this role is the collection of blood specimens for Laboratory testing. The majority of patients drawn are inpatients but the staff is cross-trained to assist in other areas. In addition to phlebotomy some computer work is required.
Come join a hospital dedicated to you and your career!
VHC Health is a 453-bed nationally recognized Hospital and teaching facility that has been delivering high quality care to the Washington, DC metropolitan area for over 75 years. VHC is a proud member of the Mayo Clinic Care Network (a national network of independent healthcare organizations), a designated Level II Trauma Center and a recognized Magnet Hospital by the American Nurses Credentialing Center. We are proud to announce that the Leapfrog Group has awarded the hospital with an 'A' grade in Hospital Safety for the 19th year in a row, achieved an Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ for the 10th year in a row and VHC has ranked Number 2 in “Best Hospitals” in the Washington, DC metropolitan area by U.S. News and World Report's 2021-2022 rankings. At VHC we are always striving to provide continued excellence and growth for our employees as well as top notch care for our patients.
- High School Diploma or Equivalent preferred.
- One year of Healthcare/Medical-Phlebotomy experience required.
- One year of Hospital experience preferred.
- Some Computer experience preferred.
- Competency levels of procedures on training checklist maintained and assessed yearly by supervisor.
- Assists with patients who have difficult veins in the Outpatient Laboratory.
- Works out a schedule for special timed specimens with the floor nurses.
- Ability to perform skin test and read corresponding results after 48 - 72 hours.
- Gives laboratory results to physicians' offices and nursing units when requested.
- Keeps tubes labeled and shelves stocked with equipment.
- Distributes all specimens to the individual clinical departments.
- Follows good isolation techniques on the floors.
- Keeps the Venipuncture Station, carts, and venipuncture baskets clean, neat and orderly.
- Keeps records for workload recording.
- Correctly enters information into computer.
- Pulls appropriate collection and unreceived lists.
- Answers and responds to telephone requests for specimen procurement/service.
- Informs appropriate personnel promptly when supplies and supplies of reagents are low or about to expire.
Team members are eligible to receive benefits on the first day of the month following the date of hire, with 30 days to apply for benefits of choice.
- Paid Major Holidays
- Generous Paid Time Off / Vacation / Sick Time
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Undergraduate Student Loan Repayment
- Career Counseling, Leadership Development and Training
- Annual Merit Review and Merit Increases
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Health Fitness & Education Class Discounts
- Employee Wellness Benefits
- Hospital Discount for Employees and Family
- VHC Health Outpatient Pharmacy
- VHC Retirement Program
- Workforce Enhancement Program
- Work/Life Discounts Program
- Free onsite parking
- Commuter Benefits
- Family Leave
- 401(k) + Match
- and much more!
About VHC Health
CEO: Christopher T. Lane
Revenue: $100 to $500 million (USD)
Size: 1001 to 5000 Employees
Type: Nonprofit Organization
Website: www.vhchealth.org
Year Founded: 1944
VHC Health
www.vhchealth.org
Arlington, VA
Christopher T. Lane
$100 to $500 million (USD)
1001 to 5000 Employees
Nonprofit Organization
Health Care Services & Hospitals
1944
