Lead Phlebotomist-Outreach-PRN

Responsibilities

• Deliver specimens to laboratory department and assist with registration and distribution of obtained specimens within department standards and hospital policies and procedures.
• Obtains patient lab requisition and collects specimens as ordered by physician.
• Uses established direct identification process of nursing facility prior to the collection of specimens.
• Obtain specimen in appropriate container for testing.
• Provide phlebotomy/courier services to outside accounts utilizing private or corporate owned vehicle.
• Ensures that adequate supplies are available to complete anticipated volume of testing.
• Checks par-level at nursing facility and restocks as needed by completing lab supply requisition forms.
• Follows safety and infection control policies of the laboratory and all other hospital and department policies and procedures.
• Participates in all mandated inservice programs on an annual basis.
• Demonstrates excellence in customer service skills.
• Fosters an atmosphere of teamwork and collaboration.
• Participates in PI process.
• Other duties that may be assigned.

Qualifications

• High level of confidentiality required.
• Must have cell phone close by and be charged accordingly.
• Handles questions, make staffing adjustments and/or any other issue of lab concern.
• Is responsible to notify other phlebotomist and courier in the area of any staffing changes.
• In the event of a staffing "crisis" employee will have to directly assist to provide coverage.
• Employee will give a report to immediate supervisor Monday thru Friday any issues, concerns, or call-offs by 9 a.m.
• Notify immediate supervisor two weeks in advance of any requested time off.