Phlebotomist Full time 8:30 am - 5:00 pm some holidays rotating weekends

About the role

Obtains blood/specimen samples and performs various screening tests.

Responsibilities

• Obtains and prepares specimens and performs tests in accordance with department policies, procedures and standards and with consideration given to risk management, infection control practices, and patient safety practices.
• Performs venous, capillary, puncture and micro-sticks on inpatients and outpatients using proper techniques to prevent nerve damage, blood clots or serious bleeding.
• Visits patient’s bedside to collect blood specimens.
• Calms and reassures patients who are anxious or apprehensive about having blood specimen withdrawn; explains to patient why specimen is needed in order to elicit cooperation.
• Verifies patient’s identification and labels on specimen according to policy.
• Transports specimens and tests requests to appropriate labs.
• Demonstrates knowledge and skills to provide care, maintains clinical competency and meets age- specific patient needs in a caring, compassionate, and sensitive manner.
• Interacts and works collaboratively in a customer responsive and courteous manner in compliance with MEDCARE standards and promoting patient/customer satisfaction.
• Prepares and maintains required records, reports and files for administrative and compliance purposes.
• Maintains equipment, instruments and supplies.
• Reports malfunction of equipment to supervisor.
• Maintains a clean, orderly, safe environment for patients and personnel.
• Assists in the evaluation of new or modified techniques and methods.
• Maintains confidentiality in matters relating to patient/family, department and hospital information.
• Adheres to established department and organization policies (i.e. HIPAA, Confidentiality, and Compliance Policies).
• Completes required continuous training and education, including department specific requirements.
• Responds to problems/opportunities to improve work environment and participates in unit based performance improvement activities.
• Provides support and clinical assistance to nursing, laboratory and other departments as needed.
• Assists in the orientation and supervision of new staff members and students when they provide patient care, treatment and services as part of their training.
• Provides coverage for relief and absences.
• Demonstrates flexibility to work nights, weekends and holidays to provide continuous laboratory coverage as required.