Become part of the Beebe team - an inclusive team positioned in a vibrant, coastal community. Enjoy a fulfilling career as you support the health of our patients, and a team focused on excellence.

Benefits

In addition to competitive compensation and wellness benefits (medical, dental, vision and prescription) Beebe Healthcare also offers:

• Sign-on and Referral Bonuses for select positions
• Tuition Assistance up to $5,000
• Paid Time Off
• Long Term Sick accrual
• Employer Contribution Plan
• Free Short and Long-Term Disability for Full Time employees
• Zero copay for drugs on prescription plan for certain conditions
• College Bound 529 Savings Plan
• Life Insurance
• Beebe Perks via Work Advantage
• Employee Assistance Program
• Pet Insurance

The Inpatient Phlebotomist is responsible for collecting and preparing blood specimens for laboratory testing while ensuring excellent patient care. This role involves reviewing physician orders, obtaining clinical and demographic information, and printing draw lists. The Inpatient Phlebotomist verifies patient identification and ensures the correct specimen type is collected for requested tests. This position serves as a vital link between the laboratory and patients, providing compassionate service and accurate specimen handling.

• Perform phlebotomy techniques, including venipuncture, microcollection, bleeding times, blood cultures, and therapeutic phlebotomy for Blood Bank specimens.
• Ensure positive patient identification and prioritize phlebotomy duties to maximize efficiency in specimen collection.
• Adapt to changes in work schedules and patient volumes, utilizing downtime effectively to support departmental needs.
• Answer phone calls to schedule tests, relay accurate information, and respond promptly to STAT draw requests from all patient care areas.
• Efficiently direct calls to the appropriate personnel or department as needed.
• Obtain and enter patient information into the Laboratory Information System (L.I.S.) and Hospital Information System (H.I.S.), including patient registration, demographics, and insurance updates.
• Order test information, print labels, and label specimens accurately at the point of service.
• Maintain phlebotomy equipment and manage inventory of necessary supplies.
• Keep the patient drawing area clean, organized, and compliant with safety protocols.
• Maintain the phlebotomy cart, ensuring adherence to safety measures.
• Recognize the Phlebotomist-Registrar's role in supporting laboratory functions, patient care, customer service, and overall healthcare business operations.
• Uphold biohazard safety protocols, including the use of the pneumatic tube system, manual delivery of specimens, and proper disposal of blood collection equipment.
• Demonstrate excellent bedside manner and maintain a positive attitude toward patients.
• Perform medical necessity checks prior to outpatient phlebotomy procedures.
• Ensure specimens are packaged properly and delivered to Specimen Processing in a timely manner.
• Serve as a resource for new employees, providing training and support as needed.

• Open to entry-level graduates.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively, pleasantly, and discreetly with patients, physicians, hospital staff, and the public.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and maintain composure in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to enhance knowledge of laboratory and hospital functions.
• Demonstrates creativity and initiative in problem-solving.
• Phlebotomy certification required within one year of employment.

• Knowledge of office equipment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proficient in basic computer programs
• Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding patients and team members
• Resilience in crisis situations
• Excellent customer service skills for patients, team members, and visitors
• Experience with or completion of a course in medical terminology
• Completion of a phlebotomy course

Essential:

• BLS - Basic Life Saving certification

Essential: 

• High school graduate or equivalent

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About Beebe Healthcare

Beebe Healthcare serves the Sussex County community with a medical center located in beautiful, historic Lewes, Delaware, and convenient outpatient locations throughout the county. Founded in 1916 by two physician brothers, Drs. James Beebe and Richard C. Beebe, the medical center in Lewes is a 210-licensed-bed, not-for-profit seaside community hospital. Beebe's specialized service lines include cardiac and vascular, surgical services, oncology, women's health, and orthopaedic services. Beebe offers an array of inpatient, outpatient, emergency, and diagnostic services. Beebe's five satellite campuses offer imaging, physical rehabilitation, and lab services, as well as walk-in care centers. In addition, Beebe offers Wound Healing & Hyperbaric Medicine and Diabetes Management & Medical Nutrition Therapy. With a mission to serve the community, Beebe also offers many free screenings and outreach programs through its Population Health Department; and advanced medical care for those who are recuperating at home through Beebe Home Care Services. Beebe is also training the next generation of nurses through the Margaret H. Rollins School of Nursing, located behind the Medical Cente...r in Lewes. Beebe's Medical Staff has grown tremendously since the early 1990s. Employed physicians through Beebe Medical Group and our affiliated physicians on Beebe's Medical Staff now serve patients from Milford to Millville in specialties including cardiac surgery, dermatology, endocrinology, family practice, gastroenterology, general surgery, internal medicine, pediatric neurology, and surgical oncology. Beebe is proud to offer quality care, close to home for the residents and visitors of Sussex County.

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