What are the responsibilities and job description for the Phlebotomist (Lab- Assistant) - PRN Days/Evenings position at Citizens Medical Center?
JOB SUMMARY
A Phlebotomist (Lab Assistant) is responsible for specimen collections in outpatient and inpatient locations. The Phlebotomist is expected to manage a high volume of collection requests for routine, timed and emergent needs. Specimen collections will span all ages and competency in age-specific requirements is expected. Knowledge of test requirements and use of electronic tools are necessary. Interpersonal skills with lab staff, registration staff, nurses and physician offices are important.
JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Job Specific:
1. Demonstrates successful phlebotomy or clerical responsibilities (EF).
2. Organizes and guides specimen processes (EF).
3. Helps to create an organized environment for testing personnel (EF).
4. Routes telephone calls and question to appropriate section (EF).
5. Monitors the tube system in a timely manner.
6. Assists with clerical needs of the Laboratory.
7. Assists with supply orders and stocks inventory.
8. Accepts special assignments and tasks as guided by Laboratory leaders.
Hospital:
1. Adheres to organization-wide and other applicable policies and procedures.
2. Day-to-day performance complies with the hospital’s service excellence behavioral expectations and iCARE values.
3. Performs within the prescribed limits of the hospital’s Ethics, Compliance and Confidentiality Program guidelines.
4. Performs within his/her professional Scope of Practice at all times
- Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Required: High School diploma and Phlebotomy certificate or experience
Preferred: Some college or continuing education hours
EXPERIENCE
Required: 6 months to one (1) year experience in Phlebotomy. Proficiency in clerical skills including computer skills, customer service skills, telephone etiquette, knowledge of office equipment, and office procedures. Must be able to adapt to a flexible work schedule with frequent interruptions in a fast-paced environment. Must possess organization and communication skills. Must have the ability to establish priorities for multifunctional tasks to be handled simultaneously.
Preferred: UDS/BAT Certification
Special Skills and Abilities:
Required: Effective communication; Customer Service skills
Preferred: CPR, optional
LICENSURE / CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
Required: Comparable education/work experience
Preferred: Phlebotomy Certificate
COMPANY PROFILE
Citizens Medical Center is a not-for-profit, community hospital known for compassionate patient care, clinical expertise, and bringing advanced medical services to the South Texas region since 1956. Today, Citizens is a 317-bed acute care hospital with over 1,300 employees. Voted “Best of the Best” hospital in Victoria for 15 consecutive years, Citizens Medical Center is a level III Trauma Center, with a newly renovated 24/7 Emergency Department that includes an onsite medical helicopter. Citizens has a comprehensive Community Cancer Program that includes two linear accelerators and HDR brachytherapy. Citizens is recognized for its outstanding cardiology program which includes a nationally accredited Chest Pain Center and is a Primary Stroke Center. Citizens also includes a comprehensive, accredited Bariatric Surgery program, Birth Center with labor and delivery, an imaging and surgery center, sleep study center, state-of-the-art rehabilitation and fitness center, urology center and daVinci robotics minimally invasive surgery options, a home health agency, and has a long history of providing continuing education for healthcare providers and the community.
Citizens Medical Center is looking for employees who actively demonstrate service excellence by exemplifying our iCare values. If you are someone who displays respect and enthusiasm for patients, visitors, and coworkers while consistently upholding the hospital’s commitment to providing outstanding outcomes, service excellence, and fiscal responsibility, then you could be a good fit for the CMC team!