Description

Performs venipunctures and skin punctures competently expediently. Has thorough knowledge of test requirements, assists in Clinical Laboratory as needed. Responsibilities include bleeding time tests, blood cultures, blood samples. Participates in performance improvement activities.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School graduate or equivalent required
• Certification as a phlebotomist preferred
• Previous phlebotomy experience preferred but not required
• 40 WPM required on typing test.

Role and Responsibilities:

• Properly collects blood specimens from patients of all ages in an efficient and professional manner.
• Properly collects urine specimens for DOT and non-DOT drug collections and patients.
• Utilizes the laboratory computer and various hospital software programs for entering patient requisitions, ordering tests, retrieving test results, faxing results, etc.
• Properly documents and verifies that the laboratory request slip includes collection date, time and initials, ICD codes, ABN signatures and signed orders.
• Answers and screen telephone calls in a courteous manner, according to department practices; takes messages and routes/directs calls to proper party; provides requested information/report results as required.
• Maintains required continuing education hours.
• Can collect a blood sample on the first stick over 90% of the time.
• Appropriately labels specimen tubes and samples with name/patient information, collection date and time and initials; labels source for bacteriology specimens.
• Maintains a safe and clean work area by; cleaning, stocking/restocking phlebotomy trays on a daily basis and cleaning desk, work surfaces and equipment.
• Observes and complies with infection control procedures (wears gloves, protective clothing, etc.)

Professional Requirements:

• Meets dress code standards; appearance is neat, clean and professional.
• Completes annual educational requirements.
• Maintains regulatory requirements.
• Reports to work on time and as scheduled; completes work within designated time.
• Wears identification while on duty; uses computerized punch time system correctly.
• Completes inservices and returns in a timely manner.
• Attends staff meetings; reads and returns all staff meeting minutes.
• Maintains employee confidentiality at all times.
• Represents the organization in a positive and professional manner.
• Complies with all organizational policies regarding ethical business practices.
• Participates in the department's performance improvement and continuous quality improvement (CQI) activities.
• Communicates the mission, ethics and goals of the facility, as well as the focus statement of the department.
• Attends mandatory meetings held within the department.
• Adjust work hours/schedule to meet the needs and demands of the department and hospital.
• Aware of all Emergency Disaster Plans and how to respond if a Disaster occurs.
• Works effectively with others, demonstrates leadership and teaching ability and the ability to work under pressure.
• Appreciation of and desire to be part of a health care team dedicated to providing patients optimal care.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Basic Microsoft computer skills or the ability to learn such skills required

Additional Requirements with or without Reasonable Accommodation:

Ability to walk, stand, sit, kneel, push, stoop, reach above the shoulder, grasp, pull, bend repeatedly, identify colors, hear with aid, see, write, count, read, speak, communicate in English, analyze, alphabetize, lift and carry 21-50 lbs, perceive depth.

Conditions include working inside, working around machines with moving parts and moving objects, radiant and electrical energy, working closely with others, working alone, working protracted or irregular hours. Exposure to body fluids and/or infection from disease-bearing specimens, exposure to chemicals/biohazardous/radioactive substances, exposure to explosive/flammable chemicals or gases, exposure to patient/visitors under a wide variety of circumstances.

Mental demands include; alertness, analytic ability, memory, concentration, judgment, initiative, precision, creativity and communication.