Phlebotomist - Manhattan Lab - PRN

Position Status:

Part time

Shift: Variable Less than 12 hour shift (United States of America)
Hours per week:0

Job Information Exemption Status:
Non-ExemptA Brief Overview Performs a variety of laboratory tasks in the ambulatory (clinic) setting, to include order management, specimen collection (venipuncture and capillary puncture specimens), and waived testing. Processes specimens to allow for safe transport when indicated. Provides specimen collection services in multiple clinic settings, including primary care and specialty care. Works closely with other laboratory personnel, Patient Care Services staff, healthcare providers, and patients to obtain high quality specimens while demonstrating the Stormont Vail Tenets.

Education Qualifications High School Diploma / GED Completion of an accredited phlebotomy training program may be substituted for education. Required Experience Qualifications

Experience with phlebotomy.

Preferred Experience in a lab or hospital setting. Preferred Venipuncture and capillary puncture experience.

Preferred Experience with electronic medical records and patient privacy. Preferred

Skills and Abilities

Accuracy and attention to detail. (Required proficiency)
Follows all OSHA guidelines and hospital and laboratory safety procedures. (Required proficiency)
Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards. (Required proficiency)
Ability to deal with stressful situations. (Required proficiency)
Licenses and Certifications Drivers License - DMV Clean MVR with 3-year baseline. Required Registered Phlebotomy Technician - AMT Preferred Phlebotomy Technician - PBT - ASCP Preferred What you will do Obtain and properly identify blood specimens by performing venipunctures and capillary punctures in all age groups (newborns, pediatrics, adults, and geriatrics) and patient types.

Place the patient on the laboratory schedule. Access, select, release and print test orders from the electronic medical record system. Resolves unusual or duplicative orders as needed. Transcribes outside orders into the electronic medical record system as required.

Process specimens according to established procedures. Prepare specimens for transport per International Air Transport Association (IATA) regulations to other laboratories as needed.

Perform and result waived point of care tests. Maintain quality waived test results by following department procedures.

Instruct patients in proper procedure for specimen collection when necessary. Answer patient questions regarding collection techniques and offers additional resources if patient requests them.

Follow the Phlebotomist Service Standards: (1) Use patient-centric communication; (2) Demonstrate empathetic responses to patients' concerns; (3) Acknowledge wait times and service delays; (4) Protect patient privacy; (5) Demonstrate teamwork with all members of the healthcare team; (6) Follow the organization's and laboratory's professional behavior guidelines/policies.

Assist with teaching, training and mentoring phlebotomist interns and trainees.

Maintain and monitor supply stock in the laboratory.

Respond appropriately to patient adverse reaction to venipuncture.

Ability and means to travel to alternate clinic locations as needed.

Travel Requirements
20% Travel to other locations for specimen collection may be required depending on department/shift needs.

Required for All Jobs Complies with all policies, standards, mandatory training and requirements of Stormont Vail Health Performs other duties as assigned

Patient Facing Options Position is Patient Facing Remote Work Guidelines Workspace is a quiet and distraction-free allowing the ability to comply with all security and privacy standards.

Stable access to electricity and a minimum of 25mb upload and internet speed.

Dedicate full attention to the job duties and communication with others during working hours.

Adhere to break and attendance schedules agreed upon with supervisor.

Abide by Stormont Vail’s Remote Worker Policy and will review and acknowledge the Remote Work Agreement annually.

Remote Work Capability On-Site;
No Remote Scope No  Supervisory Responsibility No Budget Responsibility No Budget Responsibility Physical Demands Balancing:
Continuously greater than 5 hours

Carrying:
Continuously greater than 5 hours

Climbing (Ladders):
Rarely less than 1 hour Climbing (Stairs):
Rarely less than 1 hour Crouching:
Occasionally 1-3 Hours Driving (Automatic):
Occasionally 1-3 Hours Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination:
Continuously greater than 5 hours

Feeling:
Continuously greater than 5 hours

Grasping (Fine Motor):
Continuously greater than 5 hours

Grasping (Gross Hand):
Continuously greater than 5 hours

Handling:
Continuously greater than 5 hours

Hearing:
Continuously greater than 5 hours

Kneeling:
Rarely less than 1 hour Lifting:
Frequently 3-5 Hours up to 25 lbs Pulling:
Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 200 lbs Pushing:
Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 200 lbs Reaching (Forward):
Continuously greater than 5 hours up to 25 lbs Reaching…