Laboratory Technician-Phlebotomy, AFSCME, Part Time, First Shift

About UC Health

UC Health is an integrated academic health system serving Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky. In partnership with the University of Cincinnati, UC Health combines clinical expertise and compassion with research and teaching—a combination that provides patients with options for even the most complex situations. Members of UC Health include: UC Medical Center, West Chester Hospital, University of Cincinnati Physicians and UC Health Ambulatory Services (with more than 900 board-certified clinicians and surgeons), Lindner Center of HOPE and several specialized institutes including: UC Gardner Neuroscience Institute and the University of Cincinnati Cancer Center. Many UC Health locations have received national recognition for outstanding quality and patient satisfaction.

At UC Health, we strive for innovation and provide world-class care for our community and patients from all over the world. Join our team to develop your skills, grow your career, and help us be a source of hope for our friends and neighbors.

Location

Cincinnati, OH, United States

Responsibilities

Patient Population (Clinical Only)

• Engages in population-appropriate communication.
• Has knowledge of growth and development milestones and tasks.
• Gives clear instructions to patients/family regarding treatment.
• Involves family/guardian in the assessment, initial treatment, and continuing care of the patient.
• Identifies any physical limitations of the patient and deploys intervention when necessary.
• Recognizes and responds appropriately to patients/families with behavioral health problems.
• Interprets population-related data and plans care appropriately.
• Identifies and responds appropriately to different needs resulting from unique psychological needs or those associated with religious/cultural norms.
• Performs treatments, administers medication, or operates equipment safely.
• Recognizes and responds to signs/symptoms of abuse or neglect.

Collects Laboratory Specimens

• Performs venipuncture, skin puncture, or other special collection technique.
• Follows proper patient identification protocols.
• Follows established blood collection protocols.
• Demonstrates a high level of skill (minimal recollects, blood culture contamination rates, unable to collect, etc.).
• Demonstrates excellent knowledge of blood collection fundamentals.
• Prioritizes workload to ensure specimen collection and transport to the laboratory is completed in a timely manner.
• Monitors Mobile Care Phlebotomy System and responds in a timely manner.
• Communicates the status of uncompleted collections appropriately.
• Cleans and stocks phlebotomy cart/tray at the end of shift.
• Demonstrates excellent customer service.

Specimen Processing

• Accessions specimens into Laboratory Information System (LIS).
• Ensures demographic information is accurate and complete.
• Ensures proper specimens are received.
• Enters specimen collection information as necessary.
• Confirms receipt of electronically ordered specimens (i.e., Transport List).
• Performs centrifugation, aliquoting, stabilizing for transport, measuring volume, assessing adequacy of specimens for testing, placing specimens on Transport List for shipment to reference laboratories.
• Ensures that all specimens are accounted for at the end of shift.
• Delivers specimens to the various testing departments.
• Stores specimens into specimen retrieval database.
• Monitors Mobile Care Phlebotomy.
• Adjusts assignments as needed to ensure timely completion of pending orders.
• Monitors LIS for additional orders and retrieves samples as needed to ensure the completion of testing.

Performs Clerical and Miscellaneous Duties

• Answers phone inquiries demonstrating RITE values.
• Cleans and stocks workstation at the end of shift.
• Monitors Mobile Care Phlebotomy.
• Adjusts assignments as needed to ensure timely completion of pending orders and additional orders for testing.
• Trains associates/students in phlebotomy/processing tasks.

Safety

• Follows safety policies and procedures in all phases of specimen collection, transportation, and processing.
• Completes all mandatory competencies and training modules.
• Performs regular review and compliance with all department and hospital policies and procedures.
• Participates in staffing meetings.

Qualifications

Education

• Minimum Required: High School Diploma or GED.
• High school diploma or GED required and formal Phlebotomy training program/externship.

Experience

• Phlebotomy experience is preferred.

Required Skills and Knowledge

• Knowledge of specimen requirements preferred.
• Familiarity with laboratory terminology and laboratory expected turnaround times.
• Ability to read and comprehend written information required.
• Keyboarding skills preferred.
• Ability to effectively and efficiently perform a variety of job duties in a stressful, fast-paced environment is required.
• Ability to provide effective customer service in accordance with hospital RITE values.

Licenses and Certifications

• Phlebotomy certification preferred.

Schedule

Full-Time, First Shift