Phlebotomist-FT-Nights

Key Responsibilities

• Properly obtain venous and capillary blood samples assuring proper patient identification and labeling of those samples ranging in age from neonates to geriatric.
• Use the hospital LIS system to collect and receive samples, cancel specimens for necessary reasons, reprint labels, etc.
• Participate in proper inventory control by stocking phlebotomy areas including carts, draw stations, and phlebotomy supply room while checking inventory for acceptability and expiration dates.
• Treat patients with the utmost courtesy and respect.
• Be present and ready to work for all scheduled shifts.
• Be versatile and willing to help cover other shifts in times of higher workloads, call offs, vacations, and short staffing.
• Properly care for the electronic tools the organization provides for you; charge Vocera batteries, disinfect PDAs, fill mobile printers with labels, etc.
• Complete initial and annual trainings, yearly competencies, CAP assignments, and any paper form proficiencies assigned by management.
• Perform any and all other pertinent duties requested by lab supervisors, the Laboratory director, and members of upper management.
• Be able to focus on proper collection techniques while working in diverse environments such as outpatient, inpatient, surgical, emergency room, and traumas.
• Inpatient/Emergency Department: Perform I.V. line starts for blood draw and cap for future I.V. use; Respond to codes, traumas, and rapid responses to obtain blood samples, administer chest compressions, and assist in CPR if needed.
• Outpatient: Perform full registration including updating demographics, checking insurance, and obtaining signature and initials for all paperwork. Minimize denials and ensure accurate data entry.

Qualifications

• Education: High School graduate or equivalent.
• Certification: BLS through American Heart Association or American Red Cross if working in inpatient/Emergency Department areas.
• Experience: 1 year of phlebotomy experience. Previous laboratory experience preferred.
• Certification/Licensure: NHA, ASCP or other nationally recognized certification in Phlebotomy.

Special Position Requirements

• Exposure Categories: Category I: Expected duties have routine potential for exposure to blood, body fluids or tissues. Other Potential Hazard(s): Possible exposure to biological, chemical and radioactive hazards.

Work Requirements

• Must be able to distinguish appropriate colors.
• Must have sufficient manual dexterity to be able to manipulate blood drawing devices and collect specimens from numerous positions.
• (i.e. drawing a patient in a wheelchair, drawing a patient lying flat in a hospital bed, or drawing a patient around bulky equipment in an emergency room).
• Frequent walking of about 3-4 miles per day is to be expected.
• Occasional lifting of 40 -50 pounds or less.
• Occasional bending, stooping, or reaching.
• Frequent standing and or sitting.