Phlebotomist Per Diem

Overview

Phlebotomist Per Diem

Job Category:
Allied Health

Schedule:

Per Diem

Shift: Rotating Shift

• Properly identifies patient before obtaining specimen and labels the samples subsequent to the collection in accordance with laboratory policies and procedures.
• Performs any laboratory procedures, which must be accomplished at the time of collection.
• Transports patients’ specimens to the laboratory, or makes arrangements for delivery of specimens to the laboratory in a timely manner.
• Keys and verifies computer input data, assigns identification numbers, and produces specimen collection lists/labels and other computer reports.
• Legibly documents failure-to-draw reasons according to laboratory policies and procedures.
• Processes and delivers specimens received in the laboratory to the proper sections for analysis.
• Resolves routine problems related to specimen collection and specimen processing.
• Consults reference manuals to ensure specimens are properly packaged for send out.
• Coordinates the dispatch log and courier requests for specimens being sent to outside laboratories.
• Uses lab computer system to enter and retrieve pertinent patient information.
• Consults with medical staff and other health care providers on matters relating to laboratory services.
• Answers telephones, routes callers, takes messages and provides information to callers.
• Sets up, calibrates, cleans and performs routine maintenance on laboratory centrifuges.
• Operates a personal computer, calculator, FAX machine, copy machine or related office machinery in performing assigned duties.
• Requests and orders supplies as necessary to keep materials on hand at all times.
• Assists in training new personnel in accordance with laboratory and phlebotomy department policies and procedures.
• Adheres to TMC organizational and department-specific safety, confidentiality, values policies and standards.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Education: High school diploma or general education degree (GED), or an equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.

Experience: Six (6) months of experience collecting blood specimens.

Licensure or Certification: None required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of the proper collection of blood specimens and proper chain of custody to ensure integrity of the specimens.
• Skill in the collection of blood specimens.
• Skill in organizing labels and work to ensure timely completion of tasks.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to complete routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to listen and accurately interpret others’ communication or instructions to take appropriate action.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.