Phlebotomist -- Lab Central -- Memorial Hospital

Description

Job Summary

Responsible for the accurate, timely performance of venipuncture and/or capillary specimen collection to obtain quality laboratory results. Screen and enter patient data into the Laboratory computer system and central computer systems.

Responsibilities

• Performs venipuncture and capillary blood collections according to procedure and policy.
• Performs blood culture collections and other collections according to procedure and policy.
• Responsible for the collection, labeling, processing, and distribution of specimens to appropriate sections of the laboratory.
• Responsible for accessing various laboratory computer programs, including specimen tracking.
• Process, deliver and/or prepare laboratory specimens for analysis or transport.
• Provide instruction to outpatients on proper collection techniques, i.e. 24-hour urine collections.
• Enter patient information into computer, utilizing lab computer test codes and patient location codes.
• Generate specimen collection lists for the entire laboratory which requires familiarity with all laboratory tests, computer functions, duplicate orders, and ordering patterns for the nursing units.
• Read and carry out physician's orders.
• Communicate with the nursing units and physicians to ensure that proper laboratory tests are ordered.
• Take corrective action for improperly ordered laboratory tests.
• Recognize and correct problems according to prescribed phlebotomy protocols.
• Participate in quality assurance studies and PI/QM meetings.
• Documents any customer, visitor, and patient concern appropriately.
• Communicate reports to appropriate personnel via phone or fax.
• Document and take corrective action for improperly labeled and or submitted specimens.
• Access information form HIS maintaining patient confidentiality.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area.
• Performs point of care testing appropriate to department under the direct supervision of a Certified Phlebotomist or Medical Lab Scientist as deemed appropriate by Lab Area Operations Manager.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Patient Group Knowledge (Only applies to positions with direct patient contact)

The employee must possess/obtain (by the end of the orientation period) and demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide developmentally appropriate assessment, treatment or care as defined by the department’s identified patient ages. Specifically, the employee must be able to demonstrate competency in:

ability to obtain and interpret information in terms of patient needs;
2) knowledge of growth and development; and
3) understanding of the range of treatment needed by the patients.

Competency Statement

Must demonstrate competency through an initial orientation and ongoing competency validation to independently perform tasks and additional duties as specified in the job description and the unit/department specific competency checklist.

Common Duties and Responsibilities

(Essential duties common to all positions)

Maintain and document all applicable required education.

Demonstrate positive customer service and co-worker relations.

Comply with the company's attendance policy.

Participate in the continuous, quality improvement activities of the department and institution.

Perform work in acost-effective manner.

Perform work in accordance with all departmental pay practices and scheduling policies, including butnot limitedto,overtime, various shift work, and on-call situations.

Perform work in alignment with the overall mission and strategic plan of the organization.

Follow organizational and departmental policies and procedures, as applicable.

Perform related duties as assigned.

Education

• High School Diploma or GED (Required)
• Formalized Training (Required)
  * Formalized Training in Phlebotomy
  
  Experience:
  
  80 clinical hours with a…