Temp Phlebotomist

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Reports To: Director of Nursing (Nursing Administration)

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Wage Range that the Company Expects to Pay: $25.00 - $27.56 per hour

Under the direct supervision of the Director of Nursing, the Phlebotomist performs phlebotomy associated tasks such as blood collection for lab testing.

It is the primary purpose of CHCCC to provide the highest quality of total care possible to the patient population it serves. Such a level of quality depends ultimately on the staff’s desire and ability to work together, individually, and as a team. The employee is expected to be professional, punctual, maintain regular attendance, cooperative, motivated, and organized at all times.

Serves patients by preparing specimens for laboratory testing; performing screening procedures.

Verifies Provider test orders in the EHR and verifies patient by using patient identifiers. Must verify patient insurance and eligibility.

Conducts standard tests such as blood draws, urine drug screening, breath tests, fit‑tests, etc. and explains the procedure(s) to the patient.

Maintains specimen integrity by using aseptic technique, following department procedures; observing isolation procedures.

Data entry and processing specimen including labeling, centrifuging, splitting, and freezing specimens as required by test order.

Collects therapeutic drug‑monitoring assays to ensure appropriate drug dose to collection time.

Tracks collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection by following lab procedures.

Maintains quality results by following department policies and testing schedule, recording results in the quality‑control log, identifying and reporting needed changes.

Maintains a clean draw‑blood station by following sterilization and infection control procedures and documents in the daily log.

Disposes of contaminated sharps, in accordance with applicable laws, standards, and policies.

Prepares collected specimens for transportation to laboratories.

Maintains safe, secure, and healthy work environment by following standards and procedures; complying with legal regulations.

Reports unusual test orders by contacting the Provider nursing staff, or reference laboratory; referring unresolved orders back to the originator for further clarification; notifying supervisor of unresolved orders.

Performs departmental‑related clerical tasks such as inventory and ordering supplies.

Demonstrates adherence to and observes all safety policies and procedures, inclusive of infection control rules and regulations.

Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served (infants, pediatrics, adolescents, adults or geriatrics).

Demonstrates knowledge of domestic violence, child and dependent abuse protocols.

Demonstrates culturally sensitivity and competence with patients.

Maintains and adheres to HIPAA, employee confidentiality, and privileged communications (patient, employee, and corporation).

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

High school diploma or GED equivalent required. Minimum two (2) years of experience in phlebotomy in a clinical and/or laboratory setting.

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to respond effectively to the most…