PHLEBOTOMIST - CASUAL

Demonstrated Job Functions

• Demonstrates competency in Laboratory Information System (LIS) functions by accurately placing orders, monitoring various reports, 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.
• Demonstrates minimal redraws and performs in compliance with redraw policy.
• Maintains acceptable blood culture contamination rate.
• Assists or performs specimen procurement techniques as required.
• Assists with urine drug screen collections and collections for legal alcohols, following established protocol.
• Performs nasal and throat swab collections.
• Receives and processes laboratory orders, documents receipt of specimens, and assesses basic specimen appropriateness.
• Processes orders and patients appropriately during downtime to ensure progression to testing.
• 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• Inventsories and rotates stock to limit unnecessary waste, monitors phlebotomy basket for outdated inventory.
• Readsies 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.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Competency and Experience

• [Knowledge, Skills and Abilities]
• Required 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.
• Preferred Qualifications/Experience: Experience in Healthcare setting.

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 is preferred.