Phlebotomist - Lab Procurement Dist Admin - Full Time, Days

Position Summary

We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Phlebotomist - Lab Procurement Dist Admin - Full Time, Days - Clinical Labs-Procure,Dist,Adm - Full-. In this role, the successful candidate Under supervision performs routine phlebotomy and laboratory central receiving duties. Prepares specimens for send-outs to Reference Laboratories and results reports into the laboratory computer system.

Job Responsibilities

• Phlebotomy/Capillary Collection
• Properly greets patient.
• Properly identifies patient.
• Prepares patient in an appropriate position.
• Assembles appropriate material. (Tubes, gloves, etc.)
• Selects appropriate tubes for tests ordered.
• Follows IC procedures (Gloves, Hand washing).
• Follows order of draw in multiple specimen collection.
• Selects appropriate site for blood collection.
• Performs proper site sterilization techniques (preparation).
• Knows appropriate site selection and exclusions (i.e. scarring, mastectomy).
• Follows proper procedure for Blood Culture Collection.
• Follows policies and procedures for sharp’s disposals.
• Normal Draw technique
• Finger stick technique
• Heel stick technique
• Butterfly technique
• Keeps a clean, neat and professional working appearance.
• Keeps a clean, neat and professional working phlebotomy tray.
• Patient left in a safe manner, bed rails up.
• Performs EKGs correctly.
• Customer Service and Patient Care
• Explains procedure and reassures patient.
• Protects privacy of patient. (Closing curtains etc.)
• Protects confidentiality of patient.
• Refers question of patient to appropriate person. (i.e. Nursing, Supervisors)
• Identifies any additional need of patient and acts accordingly.
• Reports to supervisor or nursing any unusual condition of patient and document on label set and in computer.
• Prioritizing draws
• Identifies his/herself, wears hospital ID badge and clarifies his/her role to patient in an understandable and respectful fashion.
• May be required to draw outpatients at off-site locations.

Other Functions and Performance Expectations

• Maintains a consistent pattern of attendance.
• Reports to assigned area on time for scheduled shift.
• Adheres to hospital/department dress code.
• Completes all hospital requirements at designated times (i.e. annual assessment, educational, MedNetTra).
• Conforms to policies regarding confidentiality of information.
• Follows call-in procedure when sick, late or absent.

Teamwork/Collaboration

• Communicates in a fashion that respects the individuality and dignity of each person.
• Promotes dialogue that is hones and non-confrontational.
• When there are disagreements regarding issues he/she will make a personal attempt to resolve the problem in a collaborative manner that promotes a successful encounter.
• Demonstrates through his/her actions that the patient and/or departmental goals are a priority.
• At all times employees will adhere to the CORE values of the hospital without exception.

Minimum Qualifications

• To qualify you must have a High School diploma Phlebotomy Certificate.
• Preferred or other Equivalent documentation and/or 5 years experience General Office skills (Typing, Filing, Phone).
• General Computer skills.
• General Organizational Skills.
• Knowledge of OSHA Regulations.
• Knowledge of Standard precautions.
• Must possess a valid drivers license.