Phlebotomist

Phlebotomist

ANCHORAGE, AK 99503

Position Type Full Time Job Shift Day Education Level High School

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under direct supervision performs laboratory work in the area of phlebotomy and minimal CLIA-waived testing.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• All work must be done with the mission, vision, and values that exhibit customer service excellence.
• Performs venous access procedures on patients using a standard needle and syringe, a multi-tube needle holder and a variety of needle systems.
• Performs capillary access procedures on infant, pediatric and adult patients for direct testing of the sample, into a blood collection tube or applying to a PKU card.
• Obtains sterile collections for blood cultures.
• Maintains ample stock of all phlebotomy supplies. These supplies may be ordered directly from the reference lab that routinely performs these tests or submitted to the designated lab order agent for order from within the ANHC Purchasing System.
• Ensures the patient's sample meets the specimen requirements for all tests collected, i.e. sufficient volume for testing, the correct blood collection tube used for collection, collection in the proper order during venipuncture, and if an anticoagulated tube is required, ensures proper dilution factor for anticoagulated specimens.
• Understands proper specimen handling:
  • From acquisition into the laboratory, i.e. labeling of specimens collected outside of the laboratory.
  • Specimen collection within the laboratory as described above.
  • Specimen handling: centrifugation, separating samples into transfer tubes where appropriate, and storage requirements for each test ordered whether for in-house testing or for send out to a reference laboratory.
  • Specimen handling for transportation to reference laboratory:
    Lab Corp., Providence Lab, Alaska State Laboratory, Oregon Public Laboratory, Federal Express, and Postal regulations.
• Understands laboratory requisitioning for appropriate billing documentation, including CPT coding, ICD-9 coding, and the Medicare Limited Coverage Policy.

• Performs CLIA-waived tests that are performed in the laboratory and will be responsible for all the quality control that each test requires, as well as the maintenance of the equipment needed to perform that test. These tests include hemoglobin determinations using the Hemo Cue system, INR testing,
• Billing:
  Reception of a patient or specimen prompts accurate billing procedures to include correctly identifying test and patient diagnosis and understanding the various types of payor sources and how to correctly process charges.
• Information Technology:
  Competently uses the patient electronic record, lab information system, Google, and other computer technologies for daily tasks.

SUPPORTING

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Waives patient testing if lab technicians are not available to perform testing

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

ANHC's Mission, Vision and Values:
Actively supports ANHC's mission, vision and values. Includes using individual skills to add value to the mission :
To be a trusted partner in every person's wellness by providing integrated, compassionate, and high-quality health care, regardless of ability to pay; and vision :
Accessible care for a healthy Anchorage. Aligns actions around organizational values of RESPECT, COMPASSION, PERSONAL INTEGRITY, EXCELLENCE and COLLABORATIVE SPIRIT and gives priority to organizational mission, vision and values when making decisions.

Accountability:
Takes ownership for delivering on commitments; owns mistakes and uses them as opportunities for learning and development; openly discusses his/her actions and their consequences both good and bad; has an ability to identify strengths and developmental opportunities and leverages insight to make adjustments to improve their effectiveness; courage to have difficult conversations.

Adapting to Change:
Accepts and adapts to change in a professionally appropriate and thoughtful manner. Is willing to offer a different perspective or approach and yet knows when and how to stand down graciously and accept a well-thought-out decision. Embraces change.

Confidentiality:
Maintains the highest level of confidentiality regarding ANHC records and information relating to ANHC, its customers and employees. Appropriately uses internal confidential information for business purposes only. Responsible for knowledge and compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA).

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