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At SSM Health, we know the healing power of presence begins with compassionate employees like you. As a Phlebotomist (Lab Support Technician), you’ve chosen a career where patients matter - a lot. Our Mission and Values put the patient first and place you in a position to improve each day.SSM Good Samaritan in Mt. Vernon, Illinois is looking to add a Phlebotomist to our laboratory team!This position is a PRN (as needed), variable shift position - this role will be expected to work at least two shifts per month.Under direct supervision, this position performs routine laboratory tasks according to procedures. May perform phlebotomy and/or waived testing. May also perform a variety of general clerical duties to support the laboratory department, including receptionist and secretarial support, admission activities, and order entry processing.PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIESAssists customers including answering phones and responding to customer inquiries.
Assists laboratory staff in the daily operation of the lab by collecting, labeling, processing and preserving blood, urine and other specimens according to established laboratory procedures.
Enters, accesses and executes lab orders in the appropriate laboratory and electronic medical record system.
Cleans and maintains laboratory supplies and work area.
May update statistical records, labels tubes, and schedules processing runs.
May perform phlebotomy and/or waived testing.
Identifies patients using two identifiers.
Performs a variety of administrative and clerical duties including admission activities, insurance verification, order entry processing and medical record processing.
Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
Performs other duties as assigned.
EDUCATIONHigh School diploma or equivalent or equivalent years of experience and education
EXPERIENCENo experience required
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTSFrequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs.
Frequent sitting, standing, walking, reaching and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements.
Frequent use of vision and depth perception for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more) and to identify and distinguish colors.
Frequent use of hearing and speech to share information through oral communication. Ability to hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.
Frequent keyboard use/data entry.
Occasional bending, stooping, kneeling, squatting, twisting and gripping.
Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs.
Rare climbing.
SSM Health is committed to equal employment opportunity based on race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, and all other statuses protected by law.
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