Phlebotomist PRN hours- SCH--days, evenings, nights, weekends

About the role

The Phlebotomist I is a vital member of our Laboratory Services team, serving patients by ensuring the accurate and safe retrieval of specimens for laboratory testing. This role requires exemplary communication skills, a professional demeanor, and the ability to handle responsibilities independently. The Phlebotomist I prioritizes patient care, addresses customer service issues, and actively contributes to process improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Regulatory Compliance and Quality: Uphold strict compliance with all regulations and standards set by Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendment (CLIA), College of American Pathologists (CAP), Occupational and Safety Health Administration (OSHA), The Joint Commission (TJC), and other regulatory bodies. Participate in quality assurance initiatives and adhere to best practices in laboratory testing. Perform duties as assigned by the medical director.
• Compliance: Complete initial orientation and training, obtain and maintain relevant certifications, participate annually in mandatory training and competency assessments, and demonstrate satisfactory job-specific performance.
• Specimen Collection and Processing: Collect and process patient samples efficiently to contribute to diagnosis and treatment. Proficiently interact with diverse patient populations, including geriatric, pediatric, and behavioral health, providing phlebotomy services per organizational scope.
• Procedure Compliance: Adhere strictly to the laboratory’s standard operating procedures for specimen handling and processing.
• Quality Assurance: Oversee specimen integrity through accurate collection, labeling, and transport. Ensure proper techniques and container usage for venipuncture and aseptic procedures. Focus on timely processing of STAT, Routine, and Timed samples while adhering to quality metrics.
• Corrective Action: Follow established policies for corrective action when phlebotomy methods deviate from acceptable performance levels. Identify and report issues that may impact test performance or results.
• Problem Resolution: Detect and address problems that could negatively affect test performance. Escalate issues to leadership when necessary.
• Documentation: Keep detailed records of all corrective actions taken.
• Accessioning Responsibilities: Manage the entire accessioning process, including patient registration and test ordering, sample receipt and handling, specimen preparation and processing, specimen send-out coordination, and pneumatic tube sample receipt. Proactively engage with healthcare offices to resolve registration and sample-related problems. Handle phone calls from healthcare offices, addressing inquiries and providing information as needed.
• Emergency Response and Critical Care: Collect samples in the Emergency Department (ED) while adhering to rigorous protocols and maintaining urgency. Respond to codes and trauma situations promptly and efficiently, providing critical support. Assist in delivering blood products in emergent situations, ensuring swift and accurate delivery.
• Safety: Practice and maintain compliance with OSHA regulations, including proficiency in donning and doffing all PPE during specimen collection.
• Other Duties: Perform any additional duties as assigned or requested.

Qualifications

• Required:
  • High school diploma/GED
  • Phlebotomy certification from ASCP, NHA, or a nationally accredited agency (or obtained within 1 year of eligibility)
• Preferred:
  • Basic Life Support (BLS)
  • 1 year of phlebotomy experience in an acute hospital setting

Pay

$15.30–$22.19 per hour