Phlebotomy Tech, PRN, Shift Varies

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 the procedures accurately and precisely.
• Demonstrates competency in performing the appropriate type and complexity of the laboratory services provided by Decatur General Lab.
• Regularly demonstrates the ability to organize and prioritize the collection of specimens and demonstrates the flexibility to adjust schedule in response to Stat orders and fluctuations in patient workload.
• Organizes work so that specimen collections are performed within established turnaround.
• Practices infection control procedures for protection of self, patients and others.
• Uses care when re-labeling specimens sent from outside the lab to insure positive specimen identification.
• Keeps work area clean, neat and disinfected daily.
• Adheres to hospital and laboratory policies for identifying patients, collecting specimens and labeling specimens.
• Uses proper technique and shows competence when performing blood collection procedures and specimen handling on the following patients: Neonates, Pediatric, Adult, Geriatric.
• Has sufficient knowledge of all areas of phlebotomy, clerical and computer responsibilities and exhibits the ability to function effectively in each area.
• Demonstrates the ability to assess a situation, consider alternatives and choose an appropriate course of action.
• Is conscientious about collect/receiving specimens before they are taken to the departments for testing.
• Enters patient, order and collection information accurately in the LIS and HIS.
• Is proficient in all of the computer functions in the LIS and HIS necessary for performing the duties of a phlebotomist.
• Recognizes and immediately reports any computer malfunction to supervisory personnel or follows the established protocol for reporting and troubleshooting computer problems.
• Strives to remain current with technology of the job and the profession by undergoing retraining, in-services, continuing education programs and independent reading and learning.
• Participates in training students and new employees.
• Follows required regulatory guidelines and acceptable practices.
• Follows CAP and other regulatory guidelines governing acceptable practice and protocol for laboratory practices.
• Aware of Patient Safety Goals and strives to meet them.

Qualifications

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