Phlebotomist-PRN-Pelham Medical Center

Position Summary

Performs venipuncture and collects other specimens for laboratory testing. Labels specimen containers accurately, delivers to proper destinations in a timely manner, and performs order entry duties as required. Must be able to provide and understand the specific communication, developmental, and treatment needs of patients ranging in age from neonate-birth to geriatric.

Minimum Requirements

• Education: HS Diploma or equivalent
• Accredited Phlebotomy Program
• Experience: Draws an average of 7 patients per hour within the first 90 days of employment
• Proficient in using Laboratory Information System within the first 90 days of employment
• Licenses/Registrations/Certifications: ASCP eligible, BLS

Preferred Requirements

• Education: Not specified
• Experience: Not specified
• Licenses/Registrations/Certifications: Not specified

Core Job Responsibilities

• Procurement and distribution of specimens (blood, urine, etc.)
• Computer data entry and operation of computer equipment
• Answering incoming calls for the laboratory
• Maintaining phlebotomy supply inventory and rotating supplies as needed
• Performing breath alcohol and urine drug screen collections
• Performing SLED collections
• Responding to all traumas, code strokes, and codes sepsis in the ED
• Responding to all medical alerts and emergencies for inpatient floors
• Performing other duties as assigned

Compliance

Understands and complies with the Standards of Behavior and department policies, procedures, and regulations.

Process and Receiving Specimens

• Prepare and send out specimens for reference testing

Other Duties

• Monitor phlebotomy supply inventory and rotate supplies as needed
• Perform breath alcohol and urine drug screen collections
• Perform SLED collections
• Respond to ALL traumas, code strokes, and codes sepsis in the ED
• Respond to ALL medical alerts and emergencies for inpatient floors
• Perform other duties as assigned

Physical Demands

• Requires working irregular/flexible hours including holidays
• Must have dependable transportation (including inclement weather)
• Must be able to withstand the stress and demands of an active position
• Must be able to withstand constant standing, walking, stooping, and bending
• Must be able to respond calmly and efficiently in crisis situations
• Must be able to work as a team member and interact positively with others
• Must be able to work at optimum speed with accuracy and efficiency
• Must be able to take directions and respond quickly and efficiently
• Moderate lifting up to 50 pounds may be required
• Position includes moderate chemical exposure

Skills

• Sensitive touch for locating veins
• Manual dexterity and coordination required for drawing blood
• Must be able to read, write, and speak English fluently
• Maintain strict confidentiality of work-related information

Benefits

Moderate lifting up to 50 pounds may be required.

Pay

N/A

Schedule

N/A