Phlebotomist,PSC Hilo; DLS Job Hilo area,Hawaii USA,Healthcare

Position: Phlebotomist, PSC Hilo (DLS Big Island)

RESPONSIBILITIES

Diagnostic Laboratory Services, Inc. (DLS) is Hawaii’s largest locally owned and operated clinical and anatomic pathology laboratory. DLS is proud to serve the communities of Hawaii, Guam and Saipan and utilizes state-of-the-art testing and value-based informatics to promote optimal patient care to positively impact patient lives.

SCHEDULE

Regular Full-Time Position

Must be available Monday through Friday from 5:15 am to 5:00 pm and Saturday from 6:00 am to 11:00 am. (May need to assist at the Pahoa, Hilo, Waimea, and Kona sites). Must be flexible with schedule changes to meet operational needs.

HIRING RANGE

Phlebotomist $19.50 to $24.77 hourly

Phlebotomist Certified $20.50 to $24.77 hourly

Actual pay commensurate with experience

Paid on-island training provided

Rover position eligible for $1,800 annually (prorated for part time)

Float position eligible for $3,600 annually (prorated for part time)

JOB SUMMARY

Performs accurate patient identification, locates laboratory orders placed by authorized orderers, performs phlebotomy and other collections, processes and packs specimen for transport to the testing facility. May perform waived point of care testing and chain of custody toxicology collections. Patients are serviced with respect, compassion, and professionalism.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Listed below are the major duties and responsibilities of this position. Essential job functions are identified with an *.

Performs collections from patients by venipuncture, finger sticks or other skin puncture techniques for routine, timed and stat orders. Procures or receives other non-blood specimens. (40-45%)*

Accurately identifies patients and collects specimens indicated in the orders placed by authorized orderers.
Accurately labels specimens and verifies specimen integrity.
Organizes and cleans phlebotomy stations and/or phlebotomy collection bags.
Follows safety policies and procedures and pays special attention when disposing of contaminated sharps.
Nursing Homes:
Performs phlebotomy at patients’ residence.

Accessions laboratory test requests, including keying patient demographics into the Laboratory Information System (LIS). Performs accessioning of specimen orders. (40%)

Obtains and/or verify pertinent patient information for laboratory testing and/or billing purposes.
Verifies information on requisitions for accuracy; obtains information as needed to ensure completeness.
Enters specimen information into Laboratory Information Systems (LIS).
Creates Test in Question (TIQs) that would affect testing. Resolves TIQs as applicable.

PSC, WCCHC and Guam/Saipan:
Performs Non-Phlebotomy collections as required. (5%)

Performs urine drug collections (UDC).
Accurately identifies donor and completes chain of custody documents according to SOPs.
Performs same sex observed urine drug collections.
Serves as a witness on behalf of DLS.
Performs breath alcohol testing (BAT).
Performs observed nasal, nasal, and/or nasopharyngeal collections.
Performs after hours collections at client or designated locations.

Prepares samples to be transported and/or shipped to Central or Reference Laboratory for testing. (10%)

Ensures proper IATA process is completed as required.
Nursing Homes:
Processes order through the reference laboratory’s electronic health record (HER) system.
Performs quality control (QC) on specimens before transport.
Guam/Saipan/Neighbor Islands:
Pick up and drop off specimens from Patient Service Center to the main lab.

PSC, Guam/Saipan:
Receives and processes invoices for laboratory services and submits accurate payment information to the Billing Department. (5%)

Reconciles cash/credit card payments daily.
Bank deposits as needed.

Nursing Homes:
Assists client services as needed. (10%)

Contacts clients with critical…

Phlebotomist, PSC Hilo; DLS