Phlebotomist - Part Time with Benefits

About the role

Primary function: Collects blood samples from pediatric and adult patients for laboratory testing. Also receives blood samples, other blood/body fluids, and samples from locations outside Cherokee Indian Hospital for laboratory processing and testing.

Responsibilities

• Collect blood and urine samples from pediatric and adult patients for laboratory testing.
• Perform waived testing procedures.
• Perform therapeutic phlebotomy as requested by ordering physician.
• Receive and organize blood/body fluids from outside locations for laboratory processing and testing.
• Receive and organize requests for blood collection from Inpatient, Primary Care, Emergency Rooms and outside requests.
• Accession and label specimens that come from outside clinics.
• Distribute blood/body fluids to proper laboratory section after collection.
• Gather supplies and equipment necessary for collection of blood samples.
• Keep blood collection area and phlebotomy trays clean and restocked.
• Record and maintain phlebotomy log‑sheet each day of collection; prepare monthly workload reports.
• Maintain confidentiality of reports/patient information and provide careful, respectful treatment to all patients and staff.
• Use safe work practices: maintain clean workplace, follow safety and infection‑control policies, universal precautions, report accidents/incidents promptly.
• Organize and prioritize work efficiently to maintain high productivity without sacrificing quality.
• Collect data, organize and prepare reports as required to fulfill compliance requirements by CAP, JCAHO or other agencies.
• Assist the laboratory in maintaining CAP/JCAHO accreditation by complying with accrediting‑organization standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Diploma or certificate of completion from a phlebotomy program.
• Certification in phlebotomy (ASCP) or equivalent; if not certified at hire, must obtain certification within 12 months.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Records of training to perform phlebotomy procedures.
• Students enrolled in a phlebotomy program during clinical rotation at the CIHA laboratory are eligible for hire prior to graduation.
• Failure to graduate by the specified date, if hired, is grounds for termination.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates knowledge of medical laboratory operations.
• Demonstrates knowledge and skill in phlebotomy procedures and techniques.
• Demonstrates knowledge and skill in obtaining blood specimens from patients under a variety of conditions.
• Demonstrates knowledge and skill in correctly identifying patients prior to specimen collection.
• Demonstrates skill in accurately recording information concerning blood/body fluid specimens.
• Demonstrates skill in understanding and following written and oral instructions.
• Demonstrates knowledge of regulatory procedures and documentation required by cert