Phlebotomist - limited part time

Summary GENERAL

SUMMARY:

Performs blood sample collection from hospital patients for analysis or other medical purposes.

• 1.
  * Commits to the mission, vision, beliefs and consistently demonstrates our core values.
• 2.
  * Maintains competency and proficiency with respect to all phlebotomy procedures; maintains awareness of all laboratory policy, technical and procedural changes.
• 3.
  * Performs blood collection from adult patients using appropriate capillary collection or venipuncture technique from hospital inpatients.
• 4.
  * Under supervision performs blood collection from children and infant patients using appropriate capillary collection or venipuncture technique from hospital inpatients.
• 5.
  * Completes all mandatory safety training and follows all safety guidelines per written protocols.
• 6.
  * Completes assigned tasks accurately and timely, adhering to all laboratory standards, policies and procedures.
• 7. Performs limited patient testing on point of care instruments.
• 8. Accurately performs computer entry of patient demographic and testing information including specimen data collected by laboratory or other hospital staff.
• 9. Answers telephone calls and responds to non-technical questions from hospital staff and/or patients.
• 10.
  * Provides patient care with compassion and empathy utilizing mandatory customer service tactics as required by policy/procedure.
• 11. Maintains professional growth and development through seminars, workshops, and professional affiliations to keep abreast of latest trends in field of expertise.
• 12. Participates in meetings, committees and department projects as assigned.
• 13. Performs other related projects and duties as assigned.

(Essential Job functions are marked with an asterisk “*”. Refer to the Job Description Guide for the definition of essential and non-essential job functions.) Attach Addendum for positions with slightly different roles or work-specific differences as needed.

• 1. Maintains clinical competency as required for the unit including but not limited to age-specific competencies relative to patient’s growth and developmental needs, annual skill competency verification and mandatory education and competencies.
• 2. Knowledge of phlebotomy methods and practice standards.
• 3. Knowledge of computer hardware equipment and software applications relevant to work functions.
• 4. Skill in the use and maintenance of general phlebotomy and laboratory instruments and equipment.
• 5. Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• 6. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all levels of personnel and medical staff.
• 7. Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• 8. Ability to provide solutions to problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• 9. Ability to problem solve and engage independent critical thinking skills.
• 10. Ability to maintain confidentiality relevant to sensitive information.
• 11. Ability to prioritize work demands and work with minimal supervision.
• 12. Ability to maintain regular and punctual attendance.

High school diploma or equivalency required. Prior phlebotomy experience preferred. Phlebotomy course completion preferred.