What are the responsibilities and job description for the Phlebotomist-F/T position at Hood Memorial Hospital?
JOB SUMMARY
The Phlebotomist will assist Laboratory Technologists in duties necessary for collecting and processing specimens within the laboratory.
RESPONSIBILITIES
1) Performs phlebotomy duties as needed.
- Communicate effectively with patients. Verbally receiving patient name and DOB.
- Properly clean venipuncture site.
- Collect specimens in correct order of draw and ensure correct specimen is collected for test ordered.
- Ensure all specimens are labeled correctly with patient name, DOB, visit number, time, date, and initials of collector prior to patient leaving phlebotomy area.
- Delivering all specimens in a timely manner to the laboratory.
- Process and accession specimens delivered to the Laboratory.
2) Ensure all specimens are in the appropriate container, collected properly, specimen container is not expired, and labeled correctly.
- Ensure that all specimens have the required information for processing (meeting all regulatory guidelines).
- Centrifuge specimens timely to maintain specimen integrity.
- Follow OSHA guidelines when processing and accessioning specimens.
3) Verify orders and test requisitions for validity, notifies lab tech of any concerns.
- Transcribe orders to the LIS system.
- Performs quick registration as needed.
- Verifies specimens/orders in the LIS, entering the appropriate initials, dates and times.
- Dispatch/deliver specimens to the appropriate testing area according to priority.
- Ensure all necessary specimens are sent to the reference laboratory along with the appropriate paperwork.
- Enter necessary data into the Laboratory Information System (LIS) to admit patients, order tests, add comments, etc.
- Knowledge and proper use of the Hospital Information System (HIS).
- Knowledge and proper usage of the on-line Reference Inquiry Directory and guidelines.
4) Knowledge of preparing and sending specimen manifest via reference system. (LabCorp)
- Knowledge of all reference laboratory requisitions.
- Order and stock necessary supplies.
- Maintain appropriate logs and required records.
- Answer phones, take messages, send faxes, as required.
- Perform all duties, including manual testing.
- Enhance professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature, in-service meetings, and workshops.
5) Ensure that the Laboratory Manager and/or Diagnostic Services Director are informed and kept abreast of all needs and concerns.
- Assist on special projects as needed by the Laboratory Manager.
- Maintain confidentiality.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Follows Hood Memorial Hospitals Compliance Programs and Federal and State Regulatory guidelines.
- Performs all duties in a safe manner and follows Hood Memorial Hospitals safety policies and procedures.
Other Duties
1. Maintain professional behavior in stressful situations.
2. Participate in unit meetings and in-service education as required by hospital policy.
3. Attendance at various committee meetings as required.
4. Other duties as assigned.
A. Experience, Knowledge, and Skill
1. Previous experience required: preferred
2. Specialized or Technical Education Required:
High School diploma and certificate from an approved phlebotomy training program.