Phlebotomist - Full Time - Days

Position Summary

The Phlebotomist accurately and efficiently performs specimen collections and testing as defined by laboratory policy and procedure manuals. Computer data entry and workflow monitoring. Assesses environment to assure patient safety and determines appropriate equipment to use that meet the patient’s needs.

Maintains chain of custody for forensic collections. Maintains HRP and pending log lists. Organizes work flow to improve efficiency. Answers phones, faxes reports, maintains phlebotomy inventory. Maintains a clean environment. May drive to offsite locations for specimen collections.

Performs other duties as assigned

Team Member Competencies

• Establishing Relationships - Builds effective networks, working relationships, and alliances in order to collaborate effectively within department and organization.
• Peer Support - Provides guidance and feedback to help others strengthen knowledge/skills needed to accomplish tasks, solve problems, and perform effectively within the team.
• Inspiring and Motivating Others - Fosters commitment and cohesiveness by facilitating cooperation and working as a team within the organization toward goal accomplishments.
• Demonstrating Emotional Intelligence - Exercises self-leadership, self-awareness, and self-regulation; manages emotions so that they are expressed appropriately; leads others by showcasing adaptability, empathy, and social skills.
• Acting with Integrity - Interacts with others in a way that is seen as direct and truthful; ensures confidence in individual and organizational motives and representations.
• Championing for Change and Innovation - Supports people in their efforts to try new things. Things creatively, generates novel and valuable ideas and uses these ideas to develop new or improved processes.

Physical Requirements

• Standing on feet 65% of shift while performing lab test.
• Sits up to 4 hr/day on chair while doing paperwork.
• Walking up to 50 yards per day.
• Lifting: 1-10 lbs from floor to counter level, PRN to replace reagents.
• Carrying: 1-10 lbs distance
• Pushing: 1-5 < 50 yards several times a day.
• Squatting: several times a day to reach cabinets, equipment.
• Twisting: Upper body 45 degrees; frequency – 10 times/ day.
• Rotating: Upper body 45 degrees; frequency – 10 times/ day.
• Reaching: arms distance 1-3 feet several times a day.

OSHA Exposure Level

Category I-Exposure to infectious diseases, blood and body fluids.

Use of Protective Equipment

Must be able to communicate with coworkers, supervisors and physicians and answer telephones.

Environment

Environment is noisy and disruptive. Numerous interruptions occur throughout the day.

Threshold Requirements

• Annual Joint Commission mandatory education requirements, in-service and health requirements including attendance at new employee orientation
• TB/PPD Surveillance Program
• Maintenance of required professional licensing and/or certification(s).