Phlebotomist

Schedule: Full-time | Primarily daylight with occasional second shifts + variable hours & alternating on weekends & holidays.

Your experience matters
Conemaugh Miners Medical Center is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Phlebotomist joining our team, you’re embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier ^®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

More about our team
Our laboratory team is a close-knit group that takes pride in delivering reliable, timely diagnostic testing to support patient care throughout the hospital. In our rural setting, teamwork and collaboration are essential as we work together to serve both inpatient and outpatient needs.

How you’ll contribute

A Phlebotomist who excels in this role:

• Must work closely with all laboratory staff regarding collection, receipt and processing of specimens.

• Courteous and professional interaction with our patients, physicians, nurses and other hospital personnel using our CARING values.

• Responsible for the proper collection of specimens in a manner consistent with laboratory procedures, safe practices and patient comfort. 

• Follows all hospital guidelines regarding Standard Precautions (ex. PPE, gloving, hand washing, etc.).

• Selects the appropriate specimen collection devices (ex. tubes, proper additives, etc. in order to perform venipuncture and capillary puncture according to the Laboratory’s Specimen Collection manual.

• Accurately interprets collection lists. For the outpatient setting, proper interpretation of physician orders.

• Must identify patients using two patient identifiers and label specimens accurately at bedside.

• Adequate inventory of necessary phlebotomy supplies should be maintained and baskets and draw areas should be kept clean, neat and orderly. 

• Maintains section supplies by performing an inventory on a weekly basis.

• Any worn or malfunctioning equipment must be removed from service. 

• The manager must be informed of this action.

• Proper training of phlebotomists, staff, and students in the techniques of computer entry, venipuncture and capillary puncture is required. 

• Performs clerical duties such as checking orders, filing, and retrieving, faxing and copying written reports.

• Demonstrates the knowledge of operation of office equipment such as fax, copier, computer and various printers.

•  Responds to STATS, code activations, and out-patient alert (buzzer) within a timely manner.

• Maintains confidentiality regarding patient/employee information.

• Provide appropriate care to patients of all ages (neonates to geriatrics). 

• Rotates all shifts according to schedule.
   

Why join us

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers: 

• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.
   

What we’re looking for 
Applicants should be high school graduates or have G.E.D. equivalency. Additional requirements include:

• BLS/CPR within six months of hire. 
   

More about Conemaugh Miners Medical Center
Conemaugh Miners Medical Center is a 25-bed critical access hospital that has served northern Cambria County’s rural population for 116 years. The 25-bed facility features a 24/7 Level IV Trauma Emergency Department with chest pain accreditation, offering sophisticated emergency care close to home. Originally developed to serve the coal mining community, the hospital has grown to provide high-quality, comprehensive outpatient, imaging, diagnostic, and specialty services to all patients throughout the entire course of their lives.

EEOC Statement
Conemaugh Miners Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Conemaugh Miners Medical Center is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.