Phlebotomist- (Per Diem)- St Mary Medical Center

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the collection of blood samples from patients in house and the timely delivery of those specimens to the appropriate technical areas for analysis.
• Works with a minimum of supervision, requiring an experienced, highly-skilled technician.
• Interacts with patients, colleagues, and visitors with strong interpersonal skills.
• Identifies outpatients by verbal confirmation and positive identification system.
• Identifies inpatients using the hospital identification wristband and scanner.
• Labels patients’ specimens for Blood Bank testing using the positive patient identification system.
• Performs venipunctures and/or skin punctures with appropriate aseptic technique.
• Clears and accurately labels all specimens immediately after venipuncture and completes necessary documentation.
• Evaluates specimen adequacy and delivers them to the appropriate department.
• Maintains inventory levels and follows protocol for re-ordering supplies.
• Deletes or cancels orders with full documentation of reason and colleague spoken with.
• Collates requests, answers the telephone, delivers specimens to appropriate department, and operates the pneumatic tube.
• Demonstrates proper telephone etiquette and consistently assumes responsibility for calls, correctly answering questions, directing inquiries, and taking messages.
• Adapts work schedule to meet emergency staffing needs and is responsive, courteous, respectful, and cooperative in completing tasks.
• Collects TIMED and STAT tests within designated time period.
• Maintains supplies, carts, workstations in a neat, clean, and orderly manner.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Phlebotomy certification is preferred.