Phlebotomist/Receptionist

About the role

This position involves collecting blood specimens from inpatients and outpatients, preparing and delivering specimens, and performing general office duties related to laboratory department activities.

Responsibilities

• Orders tests/specifically generates collection labels in the Lab Information System (LIS) for each patient.
• Collects specimens as requested, including nasal swabs, nasopharyngeal collections, throat cultures, and skin scrapings.
• Draws blood from patients using venipuncture and capillary blood collecting techniques, ensuring proper labeling and specimen preparation.
• Submits specimens to Medical Technologists and Medical Laboratory Technicians for testing.
• Confirms and processes patient information from outside agencies/satellite facilities using computer systems.
• Maintains laboratory work area in a clean and orderly condition, disposing of contaminated supplies and materials appropriately.
• Maintains and requests supplies as necessary to ensure availability.
• Processes specimens received from various areas into the department via LIS.
• Answers telephones and responds to calls professionally.
• Performs phlebotomy training for internal employees and external students.
• Identifies and independently resolves identification discrepancies and specimen problems, including inadequate volume, compromised integrity, and inappropriate specimen type.
• Responsible for specimen recollection and/or physician/patient notification when necessary.
• Sends specimens to the Laboratory using the pneumatic tube system when available.
• Functions independently in any work assignment and communicates problem resolutions to supervisors.
• Uses appropriate computer systems effectively, notifying supervisors of observed issues.
• Performs patient registration in the Laboratory Information System at offsite locations.
• Performs waived testing, such as the BD Veritor Covid antigen test.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent. Specialized training program in medical terminology and phlebotomy procedures. Three (3) months experience in medical laboratory.

Qualifications

High School Diploma or equivalent. Specialized training program in medical terminology and phlebotomy procedures. Three (3) months experience in medical laboratory.

Skills

• Able to multitask and handle stressful situations.
• Able to communicate effectively.

Benefits

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Pay

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Schedule

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