Phlebotomist - Main Campus Lab - PT - Day

Audience

The position is open to individuals who are currently employed part-time and work a first shift that is less than 12 hours per day.

About the Role

Performs a variety of laboratory tasks in the ambulatory (clinic) setting, including order management, specimen collection (venipuncture and capillary puncture specimens), and waived testing. Processes specimens for safe transport when necessary. Provides specimen collection services in multiple clinic settings, including primary care and specialty care. Works closely with other laboratory personnel, Patient Care Services staff, healthcare providers, and patients to obtain high quality specimens while demonstrating the Stormont Vail Tenets.

Responsibilities

• Obtain and properly identify blood specimens by performing venipunctures and capillary punctures in all age groups (newborns, pediatrics, adults, and geriatrics) and patient types.
• Access, select, release and print test orders from the electronic medical record system.
• Resolves unusual or duplicative orders as needed.
• Transcribes outside orders into the electronic medical record system as required.
• Processes specimens according to established procedures.
• Prepare specimens for transport per International Air Transport Association (IATA) regulations to other laboratories as needed.
• Perform and result waived point of care tests.
• Maintain quality waived test results by following department procedures.
• Instruct patients in proper procedures for specimen collection when necessary.
• Answer patient questions regarding collection techniques and offers additional resources if patient requests them.
• Follow the Phlebotomist Service Standards:
• (1) Use patient-centric communication;
• (2) Demonstrate empathetic responses to patients' concerns;
• (3) Acknowledge wait times and service delays;
• (4) Protect patient privacy;
• (5) Demonstrate teamwork with all members of the healthcare team;
• (6) Follow the organization's and laboratory's professional behavior guidelines/policies.
• Absorb and teach phlebotomy interns and trainees.
• Maintain and monitor supply stock in the laboratory.
• Respond appropriately to patient adverse reactions to venipuncture.

Requirements

• High School Diploma / GED Completion of an accredited phlebotomy training program may be substituted for education.
• Experience with phlebotomy.
• Preferred experience in a lab or hospital setting.
• Preferred venipuncture and capillary puncture experience.
• Preferred experience with electronic medical records and patient privacy.

Skills And Abilities

• Accuracy and attention to detail.
• Fulfills all OSHA guidelines and hospital and laboratory safety procedures.
• Maintains quality, safety, and/or infection control standards.
• Deals with stressful situations.

Qualifications

• Drivers License - DOT Clean MVR with 3-year baseline.
• Registered Phlebotomy Technician - AMT.
• PBT-Phlebotomy Technician - ASCP.

Benefits

No explicit benefits are listed in this job posting.

Pay

Details about pay are not provided in this job posting.

Schedule

The position is part-time and works a first shift that is less than 12 hours per day.