Description
NorDx
Laboratory Support
Req #: 4100
Summary
The NorDx Phlebotomy School is designed to provide students with the clinical knowledge and competency to become a highly skilled Phlebotomist and the opportunity to earn while you learn! All students chosen for the School are paid, fulltime, benefited employees and will transfer to a permanent Medical Lab Assistant I position and receive a significant pay increase upon successful completion of the course.
Once in your permanent position, you will have the opportunity to advance and grow through additional company provided training. Advancement opportunities include- Medical Lab Assistant II, Mentor, Group Lead, Supervisor, Manager and Clinical Lab Training positions.
No healthcare experience necessary! Our most successful students are compassionate, reliable, hardworking individuals who are looking for more than a job. They understand the importance of our work, demonstrate ownership in their responsibilities, and are able to communicate effectively with patients from all walks of life. If you have a strong work ethic, compassion for others, are a strong communicator and are dependable, we can teach you the technical skills needed to be successful!
These 6-week courses which are scheduled to start December 9th.
- Phlebotomy techniques and blood collection
- Customer service skills
- Regulatory, ethical, and legal Issues
- Standard precautions, infection control and workplace safety
- Specimen processing
- Order entry
- Clinical rotation
The Student - Phlebotomy works under the guidance of assigned Laboratory leadership and is taught how to perform proper specimen collections, handling and processing of specimens as well as training in our laboratory computer information systems. To successfully complete the program, Students must be able to:
- Pass all aspects of the classroom training including: quizzes/tests, clinical practice hours, and other hands on activities.
- Complete a minimum of 200 sticks by end of the training.
- Follow direction from the Pre-Analytic Trainers as well as mentors and be signed off by a supervisor or mentor as competent to perform Phlebotomy
- Follow all departmental and organizational procedures, policies, and regulatory requirements
- Demonstrate excellent service to our patients
Summary:
The Student - Phlebotomy role works under the guidance of assigned Laboratory leadership and is taught how to perform proper specimen collections, handling and processing of specimens as well as training in our laboratory computer information systems.
Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)
1. Education: High school diploma or GED required 2. License/Certifications: Valid Driver’s license required. 3. Experience: N/A 4. Additional Skills/Requirements Required: May be asked to work at other sites/locations as needed. Must be able to work any shift, holiday and/or weekend as needed. 5. Additional Skills/Requirements Preferred: N/A
Additional Information
With a career at any of the MaineHealth locations across Maine and New Hampshire, you’ll be working with health care professionals that truly value the people around them – both within the walls of the organization and the communities that surround it.
We offer benefits that support an individual's needs for today and flexibility to plan for tomorrow – programs such as paid parental leave, a flexible work policy, student loan assistance, training and education, along with well-being resources for you and your family.
MaineHealth remains focused on investing in our care team and developing an inclusive environment where you can thrive and feel supported to realize your full potential. If you’re looking to build a career in a place where people help one another deliver best-in-class care, apply today.
