ED Phlebotomist - Part Time, Nights

About the role

We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a ED Phlebotomist - Part Time, Nights - Clinical Labs-ED Medical Asst - Part-Time - Monday - Friday.

Responsibilities

• Phlebotomy/Capillary Collection
  • Properly greets patient.
  • Properly identifies patient.
  • Prepares patient in an appropriate position.
  • Assembles appropriate material (tubes, gloves, etc.).
  • Selects appropriate tubes for tests ordered.
  • Follows infection control procedures (gloves, hand washing).
  • Follows order of draw in multiple specimen collection.
  • Performs proper site sterilization techniques.
  • Properly labels and documents tubes and label sets.
  • Knows appropriate site selection and exclusions (e.g., scarring, mastectomy).
  • Follows proper procedure for blood culture collection.
  • Follows policies and procedures for sharps disposal.
  • Normal draw technique.
  • Finger stick technique.
  • Heel stick technique.
  • Butterfly technique.
  • Keeps a clean, neat and professional working appearance.
  • Keeps a clean, neat and professional working phlebotomy tray.
  • Ensures patient is left in a safe manner, bed rails up.
  • Performs EKGs correctly.
• Customer Service and Patient Care
  • Explains procedure and reassures patient.
  • Protects privacy of patient (e.g., closing curtains).
  • Protects confidentiality of patient.
  • Refers patient questions to appropriate personnel (e.g., nursing, supervisors).
  • Identifies any additional needs of patient and acts accordingly.
  • Reports to supervisor or nursing any unusual condition of patient and documents on label set and in computer.
  • Prioritizes draws.
  • Identifies self, wears hospital ID badge, and clarifies role to patient in an understandable and respectful fashion.
  • May be required to draw outpatients at off-site locations.
• Other Functions and Performance Expectations
  • Maintains a consistent pattern of attendance.
  • Reports to assigned area on time for scheduled shift.
  • Adheres to hospital/department dress code; arrives appropriately dressed, well groomed and neat.
  • Completes all hospital requirements at designated times (e.g., annual assessment, educational modules, MedNetTra).
  • Conforms to policies regarding confidentiality of information.
  • Follows call-in procedure when sick, late or absent.
• Teamwork/Collaboration
  • Communicates in a fashion that respects the individuality and dignity of each person.
  • Promotes dialogue that is honest and non-confrontational.
  • When there are disagreements, makes a personal attempt to resolve the problem collaboratively.
  • Demonstrates through actions that patient and/or departmental goals are a priority.
  • Adheres to the hospital’s CORE values without exception.
• Central Receiving (Specimen Processing) — as needed
  • Understands general computer operation for this area.
  • Prepares documents in computer for deletion, addition or changes in order.
  • Properly documents all pertinent patient information.
  • Verifies and processes samples in an organized and timely fashion.
  • Delivers all STAT requests to sections separately.
  • Notes in computer any specimen integrity issues.
  • Relays to supervisor any conflict in specimen identification or labeling.
  • Handles equipment in accordance with laboratory policy.
  • Completes work or explains to coverage the appropriate stage of processing and outstanding issues.
  • Identifies need for written (faxed) requests for patient results from non-staff physicians.
  • Knows proper procedure for picking up samples from Ambulatory Surgery area.
  • Knows computer downtime procedure.
  • Handles light stock and ensures adequate supplies are in the area.
  • Works collaboratively with other staff to maintain cleanliness of work environment and equipment (e.g., carts, EKG machine).
  • Assists with prevention of transmission of infection by adhering to Standard Precautions, including effective handwashing techniques.
  • Recognizes safety hazards and acts promptly and appropriately.
• Reference Laboratory Sendouts
  • Organizes work to complete in a timely fashion.
  • Understands lab requisition and specimen integrity requirements.
  • Investigates unusual tests for proper collection and transport.
  • Identifies appropriate reference lab for analysis.
  • Notifies supervisor of unusual issues or specimens.
  • Directs to pathologist requests requiring approval.
  • Informs coverage of appropriate stage of processing and any outstanding issues.
  • Is able to transmit electronic orders.
  • Knows proper specimen submission to reference lab.
  • Knows manual billing process for “Miscellaneous” reference tests.
• Resulting and Reporting
  • Properly faxes reports to physician offices.
  • Knows complete process for manual and electronic reporting.
  • Handles phone conversations in a polite and complete manner.
  • Notifies supervisor of any unusual report or phone request.
  • Distributes manual reports to appropriate location.
  • Assists in processing in outpatient area when necessary.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School diploma.
• Phlebotomy Certificate preferred or other equivalent documentation and/or 5 years of experience.
• General office skills (typing, filing, phone).
• General computer skills.
• General organizational skills.
• Knowledge of OSHA regulations.
• Knowledge of Standard Precautions.
• Valid driver’s license.

Pay

The salary range for the role is $30.00 – $30.00 per hour. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, specialty, education, and hospital need. The salary range listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits.