What are the responsibilities and job description for the PHLEBOTOMIST Lab Aide Certified - Laboratory - Per Diem - Variable Shifts position at Sierra View Medical Center?
Phlebotomist - Lab Aide Certified - Per Diem
Shift: Variable, 10 hour shifts
Must have 1 years of experience as a certified phlebotomist.
Job Description:
PATIENT POPULATION:
The patient population served can be all patients including geriatric, adult, adolescent, pediatric, and newborn. This also includes services which affect facility staff, physicians, visitors, vendors and the general public.
POSITION SUMMARY:
Under the supervision of the Lead Phlebotomist, the Phlebotomist/Lab Aide Certified performs quality routine and advanced venipuncture, capillary and urine collections and is able to instruct patients.
Must be able to work normal/scheduled working hours to include Holidays, call-backs, weeknights, weekends, and on-call. Agrees to participate, as directed, in emergencies and community disasters during scheduled and unscheduled hours. As a designated disaster service worker you are required to assist in times of need pursuant to the California Emergency Services Act.
(Gov’t. Code §§ 3100, 3102)
Needs to recognize that they have an affirmative duty and responsibility for reporting perceived misconduct, including actual or potential violations of laws, regulations, policies, procedures, or this organization’s standards/code of conduct.
The employee shall work well under pressure, meet multiple and sometimes competing deadlines; and the incumbent shall at all times demonstrate cooperative behavior with colleagues and supervisors.
EDUCATION/TRAINING/EXPERIENCE:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
To perform this job successfully, an individual should be a high school graduate or equivalent. Completion of certified training and instruction as outlined in the California Code of Regulations required. Must have 1 years of experience as a certified phlebotomist.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence if required. Ability to read, write and speak English. Able to communicate effectively.
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions and percentages if required.
LICENSURE/CERTIFICATIONS:
Must have and maintain a California Certified Phlebotomy Technician certificate. Must have and maintain current BLS certification or obtain within orientation process, prior to hands-on patient care.
Responsibilities and Essential Functions:
- Indicates Essential Function
1 * Is responsible for the assessment, treatment or care appropriate to the ages of the patients served. Demonstrates the ability to obtain and interpret information in terms of the patient’s needs. Possesses knowledge of growth and development and has an understanding of the range of treatment needed for all patient groups.
2 * Performs, accurately labels, and promptly delivers routine and advanced venipuncture, capillary, and urine collections.
3 * Performs accurate patient identification and computerized clerical duties as appropriate.
4 * Maintains organized, well-stocked, neat and clean work area.
5 * Able to use phone/FAX.
6 Be in attendance on site and arrive to work on time.
Experience
Preferred- 1 year(s): 1 year experience as a phlebotomist preferred
Licenses & Certifications
Required- BLS-BASIC LIFE SUPPORT
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