What are the responsibilities and job description for the Phlebotomist position at Surfpoint Recovery LLC?
We are a first-class treatment center offering top-level medical care and evidence-based clinical care for individuals suffering from substance use disorder. We are seeking a phlebotomist responsible for identifying the best method for retrieving specimens, preparing specimens for laboratory testing, and performing screening procedures for all patients.
Schedule: Saturday and Sunday (9:00am - 5:00pm)
TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Collect blood samples from all incoming inpatient clients.
- Complete vital-signs and urine toxicology for incoming clients and upload information/results to their electronic medical record (EMR).
- Upload all labs into each client’s medical record for all urine and blood work results.
- Assure the filing of essential clinical/medical/labs documentation are uploaded to EMR in a timely manner.
- Inform medical staff of lab test results.
- Enter new patients to EMR (KIPU), ChemPlus, Quest, etc. as needed.
- Practice proper patient identification, label vials with patient names and dates.
- Decipher the best method for drawing blood depending on the specific patient.
- Practice infection control standards at all times when working with patients and equipment.
- Dispose of contaminated sharps, in accordance with applicable laws, standards, and policies.
- Gather all sharps and place in allocated area the day before for pick-up by disposal company.
- Document route of specimens from collection to laboratory analysis.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Current phlebotomy certification
- Minimum of two (2) years of related experience
Our company provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
