Lab Phlebotomist - PRN

What You'll Do

• Obtains blood specimens and collects nonblood specimens such as urine, sputum, and throat swabs for laboratory testing.
• Performs screening tests and reports results.
• Processes specimens to prepare them for laboratory testing.
• Prepares specimens for reference laboratory dispatch and testing.
• Resolves ambiguous and/or unusual test orders by contacting the physician of the order, pathologist, nursing station, or reference laboratory.
• Refers unresolved orders back to the originator for further clarification before collecting samples or processing specimens.
• Makes the supervisor aware of unresolved orders.
• Contributes to the general laboratory functions and institutional needs.
• Attends regular department staff meetings and in-service training.
• Maintains compliance with laboratory and hospital policies and procedures, and safety practices.
• Keeps the work area neat and clean and restocks daily supplies.
• Maintains medical laboratory information system by identifying information needs and problems, recommending improvements, establishing priorities, testing, and maintaining security and confidentiality.
• Assists with analysis and trending of occupational exposure incidents and information exchange.
• Affixes to accreditation and compliance standard guidelines.
• Aids in completing required reports, program reviews, and preparation.
• Utilizes good communication skills to maintain positive relationships with clients, co-workers, and other sections in the organization and with other facilities in the community.
• Maintains a professional, organized, and clean working environment by following organizational policies, guidelines, and safety standards.
• Completes Work Assignments in a timely manner.
• Always introduces self to patients, residents, families, and visitors when appropriate.
• Reports safety hazards as appropriate.

What We're Looking For

• A high school diploma or equivalent.
• Previous experience or education in a health-related field is helpful.
• Phlebotomy certification is preferred.
• A strong attention to detail with the ability to accurately enter, verify, and maintain patient information.
• Excellent communication and customer-service skills; able to explain processes clearly and respectfully.
• Comfortable handling sensitive situations with professionalism, empathy, and discretion.
• Ability to handle computers and multiple systems; able to learn registration/EMR and phone systems.
• Organized and dependable; able to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and complete assignments on time.
• A team-oriented individual with the ability to coordinate effectively across departments to support smooth patient flow.
• A commitment to compliance, confidentiality (HIPAA), safety, and infection-control standards.
• Ability to work independently with normal supervision.

Physical Conditions

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Occasional after-hours calls may occur.
• Ability to move 30 to 40 pounds to stock supplies and move or support patients.