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ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
• Understands all specimen requirements and can perform phlebotomy for both
adult patients and pediatric patients
• Always identify patients with two unique identifiers
• Understands LIS and EMR systems to accession and process all lab samples,
including outside orders
o Transfer orders from EMR to LIS and enter appropriate information
• Knows and instructs patients on proper procedure for urine/stool/sputum
collection
• Knows what vacutainer tubes to draw for which tests and ensures that all
specimens are labeled properly
• Checks send-out log to be sure all reports have been received, call performing
lab if copies of report still pending
• Ensures all supply levels are maintained and adequate
o Orders supplies as instructed by supervisor
• Performs other clinical or administrative office tasks as necessary (if applicable to
site)
• Prepares samples for transport and knows all specimen processing procedures
• Adheres to site-specific workflows
• Keeps work area clean, stocked and organized
• Packages Biohazardous Waste to prepare for scheduled pick up
• Understands and can perform all POCT including Quick Strep, Urine hCG, Urine
Dip, Quick Flu, Occult Blood, and Urine Drug Screen
o Perform and document QC when necessary
• Knows and abides by personnel policies and procedures
• Maintains excellent customer service with patients, staff, and physicians
• Assists in training new employees as directed
• Work on quality improvement initiatives with manager, as directed
• Follows all OSHA and CLIA regulations as applied to InterMed
o Performs and documents on OSHA Log:
1. Disinfect counters with 10% bleach daily
2. Disinfect phlebotomy chairs/area with 10% bleach daily
3. Check surrounding offices for samples daily
4. Empty Confidential Trash daily
5. Clean Centrifuge weekly
6. Disinfect large waste buckets weekly
7. Change sharps containers as needed
8. Monitor and document temperatures
• As directed, consistently performs all the following tasks:
o “Scanned Lab Composite” workflow daily
o Scrub lab schedules to check for orders ahead of appointment times
o Perform “no-show” workflow from lab schedules
o Ability to work in the processing area independently and without
performance concerns
o Audits the POCT office logs
• If applicable, assists the technologists in the following areas:
o Understands and can plant all in-house cultures, including urine cultures,
strep cultures (throat and vaginal)
o Builds and checks Micro work lists for Urine Cultures, Strep Cultures, and
Vaginal Cultures
o Disassembles and cleans urinalysis analyzer daily
o Orders processing supplies as needed from various vendors and
companies
o Processing and distributing sample to the appropriate performing
departments
o Performing QC on waived platforms
o Processing urine samples on the automated platform and prepare for
microscopic examination
o Plating microbiology cultures
o Capping and storing samples
o Processing Urgent Care samples STAT
o Any additional projects within the scope of position, as directed
JOB RESPONSIBILTIES:
• Skilled and experienced phlebotomist with at least 1 years’ experience in
phlebotomy with all types of patients and processing
• Excellent professional judgment, phone skills and decision-making ability
• Must be able to implement universal precautions always
• Ability to calm anxious patients
• Teamwork and cooperation
• Ability to multi-task with little to no guidance
• Concern for order, quality, and accuracy
• Ability to prioritize, organize and plan work independently
• Flexible as assignments and locations change
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Perform the N-95 Fit testing, unless medically excused
InterMed is an equal opportunity workplace and prohibits discrimination or harassment of any kind. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.
Full Time
Medical Technology
$41k-55k (estimate)
01/29/2024
06/26/2024
intermedlimited.com
ABINGDON, ENGLAND
100 - 200
2007
AJAY JINDAL
$10M - $50M
Medical Technology
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