What are the responsibilities and job description for the Phlebotomist position at Central Oklahoma Family Medical Center?
POSITION TITLE: Phlebotomist
DEPARTMENT: Ancillary
NATURE OF POSITION: The Phlebotomist performs waived testing and corresponding controls, and these which he/she has the required training. Also, this position assists with supply inventory and records.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- High school graduate or equivalent
- Training appropriate for the tests being administered
RESPONSIBILITES:
- Performs venipuncture on adults and pediatrics
- Performs capillary (finger, toe, heal) blood collection on adults and pediatrics
- Processes specimens according to test specifications
- Records workload and test results according to established lab protocols
- Processes pap smear results and keeps the tickler file for followup
- Performs waived and approved testing using appropriate equipment and materials
- Performs and appropriately documents quality control procedures, instrument checks and maintenance reports
- Consults with supervisor when controls are out of range, test results are abnormal, or when difficulties are encountered in testing procedure
- Maintains good working relationships with other employees and observes patient confidentiality
- Protects the confidentiality of patients and their records at all times by complying with the COFMC policies regarding patient confidentiality
- Performs all other duties as assigned
ORGANIZATION:
- Exhibits enthusiasm, a positive attitude, and professionalism in the workplace
- Handles personal conflict and works through it at the lowest possible level (first with party/parties involved, then if necessary, with 3rd party mediation)
- Displays a friendly manner and is easy to approach
- Maintains a neat, clean, wellgroomed, appearance and dresses in accordance with the dress code policy
- Leaves personal problems out of the workplace
- Treats all coworkers with dignity and respect
- Abstains from gossip in the workplace
- Arrives on time and works through designated hours
- Completes tasks effectively, accurately and on time
- Demonstrates little or no absenteeism/follows leave guidelines
- Follows designated line of support
- Displays a willingness and flexibility to respond to unusual jobrelated demands
- Manages time well
- Recognizes and assists others in the work of the department, even though the work may be outside of regular duties
- Shares equally in the workload of the department
- Works cooperatively with all team members and departments
- Works independently requesting assistance from supervisor only as needed
- Abstains from criticizing the Clinic (COFMC), colleagues and supervisors
- Demonstrates loyalty to the Clinic (COFMC)COFMC, colleagues and supervisors
- Demonstrates support of the mission and vision of the Clinic (COFMC)
- Accepts and participates in cross training
- Takes initiative to identify skill development needs
- Performs other duties as assigned
About Central Oklahoma Family Medical Center
OUR MISSION The mission of The Clinic at Central Oklahoma Family Medical Center is to provide quality, comprehensive, and affordable care that improves the health and well-being of our communities. OUR VISION The vision of The Clinic at Central Oklahoma Family Medical Center is to provide a healthcare network that delivers the highest quality of care in our communities. We continuously strive to improve by cultivating strong relationships among patients, communities, and healthcare resources to promote health care for all.