PHLEBOTOMIST

Demonstrated Competencies

• Demonstrates competency in Laboratory Information System (LIS) functions by accurately placing orders, monitoring various reports to track specimen and/or results, responding to system errors, and correctly looking up test codes, collection info, and physician demographics.
• Follows standard precautions when performing venous or capillary phlebotomy.
• Affirms the correct identification of patient and specimen by using two identifiers.
• Fulfills specific written department protocols for blood collection and post-venipuncture care.
• Responds to pages within an acceptable time frame and based on appropriate prioritization.
• Maintains acceptable blood culture contamination rate.
• Assists or performs specimen procurement techniques as required.
• Performs nasal and throat swab collections and collections for legal alcohols, following established protocol.
• Interacts effectively with healthcare providers, co-workers, and patients to represent the department and to obtain and exchange information needed to expedite quality laboratory services.
• Ensures professional telephone etiquette and manages calls to keep hold time and transfers to a minimum.
• Remains current with changes in department protocols to communicate accurate information.
• Delivers specimens to laboratory in a timely manner, packaging samples to ensure safe transport.
• Fills supply orders and sends supplies to floors as needed.
• Maintains operational readiness to provide prompt response to service requests.
• Inventsories and rotates stock to limit unnecessary waste, monitors phlebotomy basket for outdated inventory.
• Readies samples for transport, including all computer work required, i.e. click and pack, tracking, etc.
• Operates hospital vehicles in compliance with all regulations, ensuring safe and efficient travel between collection sites.
• Participates in the phlebotomy competency and validation of new employees, RN's and technical partners.

Essential Job Functions

• Valid Driver’s License.
• Act 33 with renewal.
• Act 34 with renewal.
• Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal.

Qualifications/Experience

• High School Diploma, GED or next level of higher education.
• Completion of Phlebotomy or Medical Assistant Training Program or six (6) months experience performing phlebotomy.
• Knowledge of coding, basic math, and payer/insurance benefits is preferred.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and general office related equipment, such as a fax or copier is preferred.
• Medical terminology and specimen knowledge and laboratory information system experience preferred.
• Experience in Healthcare setting.