Outreach Phlebotomist

Performs phlebotomy (venipuncture, fingerstick, and heelstick ) according to established procedure of South Shore Hospital.

• Performs venipuncture using correct technique and with minimal discomfort to the patient.
• Performs fingerstick procedures with correct technique and when unable to obtain specimen by venipuncture.
• Performs heelstick on babies with correct technique.

Under supervision will help in the training of new employees and student interns at SSH&EC in the performance of phlebotomy duties.

• Works with new employees to assist in training of departmental procedures.
• Acts as a resource to new employees.

Follows all organizational and department or unit policies and procedures.

OUTREACH:
Identifies patients and properly labels specimen tubes.

• Identifies patients by asking patient their name and date of birth.
• Sign labeled tubes with phlebotomists' initials also, time & date of draw.

Organizes assigned work and accurately completes work load.

• Requests & schedules Outreach patients utilizing Hospital computer system
• Organizes morning routes to include fastings and drug levels.
• Organizes routes by town for homebound patient draws.
• Calls homebound patients to schedule draw times within two hours time frame.
• Accepts STAT add-on calls within the contracted time frames.
• Draws all assigned patients by the end of the shift.
• Completes accurate tally prior to the conclusion of the work shift.

Calls/faxes/delivers reports to Outreach/Off-site clients/areas as required.

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Calls completed results to doctor’s offices in a timely manner.

Helps co-workers and communicates with the Outreach Coordinator when needed to ensure an orderly work flow.

• Assists co-workers with additional blood-draws as necessary including add-ons and STAT's.
• Assists co-workers in scheduling patient draws when unavailable due to vacation or illness.
• Informs Outreach Coordinator of problems in obtaining specimens for any reason.
• Updates all patients' information received into hospital computer system.

EKG:
Performance of Electrocardiograms

• Enter all patient demographics into EKG cart.
• Introduce self, explain procedure to patient, check patient .
• Apply 4 limb leads and 6 precordial leads according to standardized placement.
• Collect 12 seconds of data and insure that tracing is complete and good quality.
  
  Print one (1) copy of EKG: allow data to store to disk.
• Deliver one (1) copy to patient's chart (or nurse).
• Transmit disk to Data Management System.

Consistently adheres to the established protocol for patient identification using two patient identifiers when performing EKG function.

Technology – Is receptive to technological solutions to work processes and practices.

Safety Awareness – Fosters a “Culture of Safety” through personal ownership and commitment to a safe environment as stated in the Safety Management Program Manual, Infection Control Manual and Phlebotomy Policies & Procedure Manual. The employee is knowledgeable of who the Hospital Safety Officer is.

• Consistently adheres to established Laboratory and Hospital policies for Universal Precautions and Safety Procedures.
• When handling blood/and or body fluids, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) will be utilized in order to minimize exposure to infectious diseases.
• Wears gloves, gowns, goggles, or masks as required.
• Knows where to find Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) for any item used in job performance.

Essential Functions (Cont.) – Technology and Learning

• Participates in continued learning and possess a willingness and ability to learn and utilize new technology and procedures that continue to develop in their role and throughout the organization.
• Embraces technological advances that allow us to communicate information effectively and efficiently based on role.