Job Description

Phlebotomy Training and Learning on the Job (TLOJ)

The Tania M. Barber Learning Institute at Caring Health Center is pleased to announce that we are accepting applications from interested candidates who wish to participate in its Training and Learning on the Job (TLOJ) program for Certified Phlebotomy Technicians. This is a 6-7-month, full-time, 40-hour per week paid learning opportunity.

As a Training and Learning on the Job Employee-Learner, participants will have access to an accredited multifaceted Certified Phlebotomy Technicians training curriculum, which is in-person and online and includes hands-on practice. In-residence faculty will engage participants in lectures and demonstrations on site. As part of the training curriculum, participants will also receive training and support with their ongoing professional development. Upon completion of the program, participants will receive a well-rounded education, preparation for the certification exam and attainment of certification to excel in clinical practice. Additionally, participants will receive assistance in securing job placement in local community settings (e.g. health centers, laboratories and other community healthcare community settings).

Minimum Requirements:

• High School Diploma or High School Equivalency Certificate.
• No prior professional or academic degrees earned (Associates/Bachelors/Masters)
• Candidates must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must not have previous experience as a phlebotomist.
• Ability to learn and work accurately, independently, and efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Availability for work full-time on-site, 8:30 am - 5:00 pm - Monday - Friday. Once licensure is completed - Availability for work full-time on-site, Monday - Friday (Rotational Weekends) - 9:30 am - 6:00 pm may be required.
• Access to reliable transportation to move between the different Caring Health Center clinic locations including the Tania M. Barber Learning Institute (TMB LI) at 473 Sumner Avenue as needed and during the Clinical Learning Experience training.

Principle Responsibilities as a TMB Learning Institute TOJ Employee Learner

• This is an in person learning and engagement program. Ability to be on site for full time, 40 hours per week paid learning and training
• Ability to engage in an online learning platform to meet the didactic academic expectations
• Actively participate in a variety of on-site learning and engagement as a part of the TMB Learning Institute TLOJ program.
• Actively participate in professional development opportunities offered by the Caring Health Center Human Resource (HR) Department and the Office for Workforce Development and Training (OWDT).
• Ability to engage in critical thinking and interest in independent learning.
• Contribute to a positive learning environment
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Ability to participate in a collaborative learning process alongside a group of peer employee learners.
• Maintain clear communication with TMB LI, and Human Resources team members (respectively) regarding schedule and access needs.
• Care for CHC learning materials provided as a part of accessing your learning experience (e.g. laptop, headphones, and training materials).
• Demonstrate honesty and integrity in all aspects of engagement in the program, including involvement with CHC staff, vendors, patients, and other TLOJ participants.
• Maintain an organized and clean learning and working environment.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here represent those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required:

• To do detailed work using arms, hands, and fingers to handle and feel objects worked with.
• Intermittently is required to sit, stand, walk, stoop, bend and reach throughout the day.
• Good eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity is needed.
• Specific vision abilities include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, department perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Must be physically able to administer CPR.
• May have to lift up to 25 pounds.

Principle Responsibilities and Duties as a Phlebotomist:

• Collect specimens according to established procedures. This includes, but not limited to: drug screens, biometric screening and insurance exams.
• Administer oral solutions according to established training.
• Research test/client information and confirm and verify all written and electronic orders by utilizing lab technology systems, Client contact, and approved tools.
• Ability to navigate a computer and accurately enter data is a requirement to be successful in this role.
• Obtain identification and accurately enter billing information and collect payments when required, following corporate policies.
• Processing specimens including: labeling, centrifuging, aliquoting, freezing and preparing for transport as required by test order.
• Perform all non-patient facing duties, including inventory, stock supplies, sanitizing, filing, answering phones and utilizing email as appropriate.
• Read, understand and comply with departmental policies, protocols and procedures.
• Assist with compilation and submission of statistics and data when required.
• Maintain all appropriate phlebotomy logs in a timely manner and based on frequency, such as maintenance logs and temperature logs.
• Complete online and in person training courses timely.