Phlebotomy Tech, Full Time, 3rd Shift

About the role

Performs phlebotomy-related duties and all necessary computer and clerical functions required to facilitate these tasks.

Responsibilities

• Performs, with proficiency, medical laboratory tests, procedures, and analyses to provide data for diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease.
• Demonstrates acceptable understanding of established policies and procedures within the department as outlined in the procedure manuals and performs procedures accurately and precisely.
• Demonstrates competency in performing the appropriate type and complexity of laboratory services provided by Decatur General Lab.
• Organizes and prioritizes specimen collection and adjusts schedule in response to Stat orders and fluctuations in patient workload.
• Performs specimen collections within established turnaround times.
• Adheres to laboratory safety and infection control procedures, including proper use of safety devices and infection control practices for self, patients, and others.
• Uses care when re-labeling specimens to ensure positive specimen identification and maintains a clean, disinfected work area.
• Follows hospital and laboratory policies for identifying patients, collecting specimens, and labeling specimens.
• Demonstrates competence in blood collection procedures and specimen handling for neonates, pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients.
• Exhibits sufficient knowledge of phlebotomy, clerical, and computer responsibilities and functions effectively in each area.
• Documents and communicates collection problems to fellow employees.
• Assesses situations, considers alternatives, and chooses appropriate courses of action.
• Ensures specimens are collected and received before being taken to departments for testing.
• Accurately enters patient, order, and collection information in the Laboratory Information System (LIS) and Hospital Information System (HIS).
• Is proficient in all computer functions in the LIS and HIS necessary for performing phlebotomy duties.
• Recognizes and reports computer malfunctions to supervisory personnel or follows established troubleshooting protocols.
• Stays current with job and professional technology through retraining, in-services, continuing education, and independent learning.
• Participates in training students and new employees.
• Follows required regulatory guidelines, including CAP and other regulatory protocols for laboratory practices.
• Is aware of Patient Safety Goals and strives to meet them.

Requirements

• High School diploma and/or equivalent.
• Certification as a Phlebotomy Tech preferred if applicant does not have prior phlebotomy work experience.