Phlebotomy Technician PRN

SOVAH Health – Danville, VA

Who We Are:

People are our passion and purpose. Come work where you are appreciated for who you are not just what you can do. SOVAH Health - Danville is a 250-bed hospital with the region's only designated Chest Pain Center and Certified Advanced Primary Stroke Center. We are an academic teaching site for residents, medical students, nurses, nurse practitioners, pharmacists, and physician assistants.

Where We Are:      

From our beautiful rolling countryside to our thriving downtown, Danville offers big city amenities with quaint, small-town charm. We have a thriving art and entertainment scene, numerous local restaurants and shops, diverse educational institutions, and vast recreational opportunities.

Why Choose Us:

· Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) and 401K Benefits for full-time employees

· Competitive Paid Time Off / Extended Illness Bank package for full-time employees

· Employee Assistance Program – mental, physical, and financial wellness assistance

· Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance for qualified applicants

· Professional development, Growth Opportunities, and Mentor-based training

· And much more…   

Position Summary:     

Sovah Danville is seeking a Phlebotomy Technician-Prn to collect and process human samples, such as blood and urine specimens, for testing in the laboratory, according to specimen collection and processing protocols. 

• Labels, processes, and delivers specimens for testing.
• Collects and processes human samples according to specimen collection and processing protocols.
• Maintains equipment and appropriate inventory of medical supplies.
• Stocks/organizes supplies and phlebotomy baskets and collection stations for specimen procurement.
• Obtains urine specimens, and labels, and prepares for lab analysis.
• Collects drug screens according to the chain of custody guidelines and procedures set in the Drug Screen Collection Manuals.
• Centrifuges and stores blood samples for subsequent testing.
• Allocates the appropriate amount of specimen to the appropriate tubes for the different tests and panels.

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Certificate of completion from a certified phlebotomy training program preferred.

• Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
• Ability to perform routine venipuncture and skin puncture.
  Requires flexibility in scheduling and ability to work all shift patterns including weekends and holidays to ensure appropriateness and continuity of care for the patients of Sovah Health Danville.
  

• Heartsaver CPR American Heart Association required.
• PBT (ASCP or ASPT) or equivalent obtained within two years of employment preferred.

• Minimum of one (1) year of phlebotomy experience preferred.

EEOC Statement:

SOVAH Health - Danville is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of color, race, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation, veterans' status or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.