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PURPOSE OF THIS POSITION
Performs the day-to-day phlebotomy duties within the office setting, in accordance with current federal, state and local standards, guidelines and regulations and as may be directed by the Director.
Blanchard Valley Medical Practices is a division of Blanchard Valley Health System, which provides a total continuum of care to more than 100,000 households in an eight-county area. The Blanchard Valley Health System mission is to provide “Caring for a lifetime.”
JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
Duty 1: Is well organized and uses systematic approach to all areas of work while courteously and informatively receiving the patients. Continues with this organized and systematic process even during the busy periods. Follows instructions with little or no follow-up and/or supervision.
Duty 2: Consistently obtains the proper specimens, verifies patient’s identity by name and date of birth, and properly labels specimens. Understands importance of quality specimen integrity and its direct effects on the quality of tests results and patient care.
Duty 3: Uses good judgment when procuring specimens from difficult patients or unusual circumstances as well as when handling unusual requests for laboratory requests. Documents in computer system any deviation from standard procedure.
Duty 4: Correctly prioritizes the collection and delivery of stats, urgents, timed orders, and routine orders to the laboratory. Correctly prioritizes the collection of timed specimens.
Duty 5: Properly maintains and obtains phlebotomy items for blood collection on their phlebotomy tray and/ or outpatient laboratory. Understands the need for neatness.
Duty 6: Properly performs Point of Care (POC) testing as appropriate for the office.
Duty 7: Understands patient’s confidentiality rights.
Duty 8: Communication and actions with patients’ reflect BVHS scripting and Service Excellence attributes meeting patients’ needs in timely manner, proper phone skills, and listening skills. Interacts well with patients. Interacts well with physicians and other professionals both inside and outside the lab. Properly instructs outpatients on specimen collection.
Duty 9: Demonstrates knowledge and skills to provide appropriate care relative to the age specific needs of the patient. Understands that they must comply with all organizational and safety policies, practices and procedures of BVHA.
Duty 10: Performs additional duties as directed by office clinical lead and/or office supervisor/office leadership. Such duties may include supply ordering, gap calls, and special projects and cross training to register/room patients.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
This position requires a full range of body motion with intermittent walking, lifting, bending, climbing, squatting, kneeling, twisting, sitting and standing. The associate will be required to walk, bend, and stand up to seven hours a day. The individual must be able to lift twenty to fifty pounds and reach work above the shoulders. This associate must have excellent eye-hand coordination, finger dexterity and the ability to grasp different items. The associate must be able to visualize patient veins and hear audible alarms. This position requires the associate to work at a high rate of speed. Must be able to drive from various locations.
This position is classified “at risk” for possible occupational exposure to blood borne pathogens (HBV, HIV, etc.)
Full Time
Hospital
$34k-42k (estimate)
03/27/2024
05/26/2024
bvhealthsystem.org
OTTAWA, OH
50 - 100
1891
COLLENE ABRAMS
$5M - $10M
Hospital
Blanchard Valley Health System has found a home in the sprawling landscape of northwest Ohio. The organization has grown from a single hospital to a comprehensive health system offering a full continuum of care. BVHS continues to grow! Currently, the system serves an eight county area including Hancock, Allen, Putnam, Henry, Wood, Seneca, Wyandot and Hardin. However, the service areas continue to expand as the need for better health care access is identified. Today, BVHS employs more than 3,000 associates. Access to health care is a priority to our family of professionals. Health system medica...l practices dot the region as specialists rotate through communities. With an eye on growth, BVHS leaders strategically plan for the next generation. The responsibility is passed from one trailblazer to the next as the path to elite health care is paved. Our mission, Caring for a lifetime, sets a tone for decision-making. Blanchard Valley Health System is prepared to be there with the right care, in the right place at the right time. Were here for you.
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