Phlebotomist, Full-time, 6 AM - 6 PM (W-TH-F)

St. Luke's University Health Network

Posted 2 months ago

Full Time

Bethlehem, Pennsylvania

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

Responsible for collecting blood and non-blood specimens from patients of all ages using appropriate equipment. Duties include interpreting physician orders, processing lab specimens, and performing outpatient EKGs as needed.

Qualifications

You have a high school diploma or equivalent and successful completion of a phlebotomy school with at least 100 hours. You should possess basic computer skills and effective independent judgment, with at least one year of phlebotomy experience preferred.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Phlebotomy

EKG

Centrifuge Operation

Specimen Processing

Blood Collection

Computer Skills

Job Description

St. Luke's is proud of the skills, experience and compassion of its employees. The employees of St. Luke's are our most valuable asset! Individually and together, our employees are dedicated to satisfying the mission of our organization which is an unwavering commitment to excellence as we care for the sick and injured; educate physicians, nurses and other health care providers; and improve access to care in the communities we serve, regardless of a patient's ability to pay for health care.

The Phlebotomist is responsible for collecting blood, and non-blood, specimens using appropriate blood collection equipment according to the Laboratory Specimen Collection Manual and Phlebotomy Procedures.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Interprets verbal and written physician orders, obtains blood specimens from patients (all ages) using appropriate blood collection equipment (needles, lancets, etc.), handles and processes lab specimens, and follows safe practices according to the SLUHN policies/manuals 

  • Perform outpatient EKG’s (as needed), operates centrifuge, and ensure proper specimen transfer and storage

  • Timely communications to the outpatient lab central scheduler, regional coordinators, and managers ​

  • Travel between sites, when needed, for unscheduled absences and/or emergencies

  • On an ongoing basis, review for understanding and comply with all Network and departmental policies and procedures

PHYSICAL AND SENSORY DEMANDS:

Continuously maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling when walking, standing, crouching, or running. Rarely ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles and the like using feet/legs and/or hands/arms. Rarely moving about on hands and knees or hands and feet. Continuously bending body downward and forward by bending legs and spine. Continuously picking, pinching, or otherwise working primarily with fingers rather than the whole hand or arm as in gross manipulation. Rarely use of one or both feet or legs to move controls on machinery or equipment. Continuously seizing, holding, grasping, turning or otherwise working with hand(s). Frequently entering text or data into a computer or other machine by means of a keyboard. Occasionally bending legs at knees to come to rest on knee(s). Frequently extending hand and arms in any direction. Frequently remaining in a seated position. Consistently standing to remain on one's feet in an upright position. Continuously bending or turning, generally to a side. Continuously walking to move about on foot. 

EDUCATION:

High School graduate or equivalent required. Successful completion of a phlebotomy school with a minimum of 100 successful hours. 1-2 years of secondary education preferred. Valid driver's license required.

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

At least 1 year of Phlebotomy experience preferred. Basic computer skills. Effective independent judgement in the performance of the assigned duties and strong customer service skills.

Please complete your application using your full legal name and current home address.  Be sure to include employment history for the past seven (7) years, including your present employer.  Additionally, you are encouraged to upload a current resume, including all work history, education, and/or certifications and licenses, if applicable.  It is highly recommended that you create a profile at the conclusion of submitting your first application.  Thank you for your interest in St. Luke's!!

St. Luke's University Health Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

St. Luke's University Health Network

In 2025, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services ranked St. Luke’s #1 – ahead of Houston Methodist and Mayo Clinic – as the nation’s top health system for quality, safety and patient experience. This objective recognition based on hospital data reported to the government reaffirms St. Luke’s preeminent position as a leader among the largest and most respected health care providers in the country. ✨
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