Department :

60000 IL ACL Laboratories - Administration : Lab Ambulatory Services

Status : Full time

Full time

Benefits Eligible : Hou rs Per Week :

Hou rs Per Week :

Schedule Details / Additional Information :

Full time, 40 hours per week. Monday - Friday 8 : 00 a.m. - 4 : 30 p.m. with rotating Saturdays, no Sundays.

Major Responsibilities :

• Verifies positive patient identification to ensure patient safety. Assesses patient reactions to specimen procurement.
• Performs Venipuncture and collects other specimens from newborn, pediatric, and adult patients according to established protocol.

Obtains medical assistance when judged necessary.

• Obtains specimens according to priority and scheduled draw times. Ensures completion of specimen collection functions according to protocol.
• Performs limited testing under Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA), 1988 guidelines according to established policies and procedures.
• Answers and screens telephone calls. Assists with inventory and maintains supplies and / or equipment.
• Accepts specimens from a variety of internal and external customers. Receives and sorts specimens.
• Orders and verifies test requests. Documents appropriate information for quality assurance / improvement according to established protocol.

Runs quality control checks. Takes appropriate action to notify providers of stat, critical and other abnormal results as defined by policy and procedure.

• Performs laboratory result entry in the computer system.
• Performs internal and external proficiency testing in the same manner as patient samples. Reviews various pending and management reports.

Generates and distributes reports.

• Instructs employees and students in phlebotomy, data entry and specimen processing functions.
• Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served.

Licensure, Registration, and / or Certification Required :

N / a

Education Required :

High school diploma or equivalent

Experience Required :

1 year of phlebotomy experience OR completion of phlebotomy program externship, preferred

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required :

• Demonstrates knowledge and experience in phlebotomy or related laboratory function.
• Basic computer skills including experience using computer software applications.
• Keyboarding and typing skills.
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment and to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Demonstrated customer service skills to interface effectively with physicians, patients, visitors, and other healthcare employees.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions :

• Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job.
• Frequently lifts up to 10 lbs. Occasionally lifts up to 50 lbs.
• Must be able to sit, stand, walk and bend the majority of the workday.
• May be exposed to mechanical, electrical, chemical, radioactive and / or infectious agents.
• Will be exposed to human blood and body fluids.
• Must wear appropriate lab coat, gloves, gowns and eye and face protection as needed.

Last updated : 2024-05-18