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Down East Community Hospital Phlebotomist in Machias, Maine
The Phlebotomist is primarily responsible for the collection of blood specimens – venous, capillary and arterial – from both inpatients and outpatients according to age-specific protocols. Phlebotomists are responsible for receiving patient specimens from the patient care units, ordering laboratory tests on outpatients, scheduling and performing therapeutic phlebotomies, and reporting critical patient results received from reference laboratories. They provide technical assistance to the Laboratory Technologist by assisting in the performance of CLIA-waived tests and clerical assistance by performing specimen labeling, handling, preservation, processing and/or preparation for transportation of specimens to reference laboratories as well as other clerical duties
High School diploma required.
Graduate of an accredited phlebotomy or medical assistant program desired.
Phlebotomy certification with a National certifying agency, preferred.
Hospital experience with a general knowledge of medical terminology, preferred.
Must have excellent customer service skills.
DECH Benefits:
Competitive health insurance plan including:
Bi-weekly premiums begin at $24.50 for single and $85.00 for family coverage
25% discount on DECH and CCH medical services
Employer paid HRA fund toward deductibles
Teladoc- 24/7/365 telemedicine access to MD with no co-payment
Employer paid life insurance
401k retirement plan
Generous time off plan
Additional benefits available
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Disability insurance- short and long-term
Life Insurance
DECH and CCH are dedicated to providing equal employment opportunity.