Phlebotomist-F​/T

• Employee Type Full-Time

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Description

The Phlebotomist will assist Laboratory Technologists in duties necessary for collecting and processing specimens within the laboratory.

• 1) Performs phlebotomy duties as needed.
• Communicate effectively with patients. Verbally receiving patient name and DOB.
• Properly clean venipuncture site.
• Collect specimens in correct order of draw and ensure correct specimen is collected for test ordered.
• Ensure all specimens are labeled correctly with patient name, DOB, visit number, time, date, and initials of collector prior to patient leaving phlebotomy area.
• Delivering all specimens in a timely manner to the laboratory.
• Process and accession specimens delivered to the Laboratory.
• 2) Ensure all specimens are in the appropriate container, collected properly, specimen container is not expired, and labeled correctly.
• Ensure that all specimens have the required information for processing (meeting all regulatory guidelines).
• Centrifuge specimens timely to maintain specimen integrity.
• Follow OSHA guidelines when processing and accessioning specimens.
• 3) Verify orders and test requisitions for validity, notifies lab tech of any concerns.
• Transcribe orders to the LIS system.
• Performs quick registration as needed.
• Verifies specimens/orders in the LIS, entering the appropriate initials, dates and times.
• Dispatch/deliver specimens to the appropriate testing area according to priority.
• Ensure all necessary specimens are sent to the reference laboratory along withthe appropriate paperwork.
• Enter necessary data into the Laboratory Information System (LIS) to admit patients, order tests, add comments, etc.
• Knowledge and proper use of the Hospital Information System (HIS).
• Knowledge and proper usage of the on-line Reference Inquiry Directory and guidelines.
• 4) Knowledge of preparing and sending specimen manifest via reference system. (Lab Corp)
• Knowledge of all reference laboratory requisitions.
• Order and stock necessary supplies.
• Maintain appropriate logs and required records.
• Answer phones, take messages, send faxes, as required.
• Perform all duties, including manual testing.
• Enhance professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature, in-service meetings, and workshops.
• 5) Ensure that the Laboratory Manager and/or Diagnostic Services Director are informed and kept abreast of all needs and concerns.
• Assist on special projects as needed by the Laboratory Manager.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Follows Hood Memorial Hospitals Compliance Programs and Federal and State Regulatory guidelines.
• Performs all duties in a safe manner and follows Hood Memorial Hospitals safety policies and procedures.

• 1. Maintain professional behavior in stressful situations.
• 2. Participate in unit meetings and in-service education as required by hospital policy.
• 3. Attendance at various committee meetings as required.
• 4. Other duties as assigned.

2. Specialized or Technical

Education Required:

High School diploma and certificate from an approved phlebotomy training program.