Phlebotomist Lab Tech

Phlebotomy Lab Tech

Baystate Health Careers

Department:
Laboratory

Location:

Baystate Noble Hospital

Job Type: 24 hours

Shift: 1st shift

Incumbent must possess advanced level of skill and knowledge of phlebotomy procedures, principles and techniques to perform venipuncture and capillary puncture on diverse patient types in an Emergency Room setting. Advance level of skill assessing vein size, location and position for vascular access from diverse patient types. Advanced knowledge of routine and specialized lab tests and specimen requirements, as well as specimen receiving and specialized processing, shipping and handling responsibilities.

Applying a high level of skill and knowledge, performs a variety of duties involving the receipt, assessment, accessioning and preparation of patient specimens for analysis. Verifies specimen identity (type of specimen and patient information), and appropriateness of orders. Accurately accessions the specimen and orders in a laboratory information system and labels the specimen. Prepare and load specimens on to various automated testing equipment.

Test specimens using various waived test platforms and report results in the LIS. Archives specimens appropriately and/or ensures appropriate aliquots are delivered to other laboratories for further testing as required. Able to respond to most telephone and other inquiries for laboratory test information, referring calls to other staff as appropriate. Has a basic level of knowledge of laboratory testing, equipment and techniques.

Adheres to departmental policies and procedures. Records basic quality control data.

Must posses high level of organizational skills, with a high degree of multitasking and independent problem solving and work effectively independently and/or in a team environment. Position requires that incumbent be detail oriented, possess excellent verbal and intercommunication skills and have the ability to work independently. Ability to establish and maintain good client relations, presenting a professional manner at all times.

Flexible to adjust schedule to accommodate staffing needs.

Job Requirements:

• Accurately identifies patient and/or specimen. Completely and accurately labels specimens in adherence to departmental policy, with 100% accuracy. Demonstrates advanced level of knowledge and technical and judgmental skills to perform venous and capillary punctures to collect blood specimens for lab analysis from diverse patient types. Performs assessment of vein size, location and position for vascular access at an advanced level, with confidence and expertise.
  
  Judgment of age appropriate care to patients of all ages. Handles and responds to patient complications of blood collection, referring to appropriate person for immediate medical or supervisory attention.
• Demonstrates advanced knowledge and understanding of collection requirements and specimen handling in regards to: order of draw, patient preparation, use of equipment, collection of proper samples. Applies knowledge of specialized testing such as tolerance testing. Ability to calculate minimum or maximum blood volume to collect blood specimens from pediatric patients, according to current protocol, assisting coworkers as needed and referring issues needing attention to supervisor as necessary.
• Performs centrifugation, processing and routine and special specimen handling for accurate testing utilizing available resources to acquire information as needed. Ensures delivery of STAT specimens in a timely manner. Performs packaging reference lab specimens, including specimen handling and applicable tracking logs or paperwork.
• Verifies identity, source and appropriateness of specimen for the orders received. Accurately enters orders into Laboratory Information System and has good understanding of the computer systems utilized within service area. Ensures accurate labeling of specimen and any testing components with patient and test information. Uses high level knowledge of specimen volume/quantity requirements to ensure that appropriate prioritization is applied to order of testing and allocation of specimen to other departments or reference laboratories.
  
  As appropriate, is formally trained and has responsibility for packaging and shipping of specimens to external laboratories. Communicates and collaborates with other services to ensure timely, accurate and appropriate specimen allocation and delivery among services.
• Performs test ordering and other functions in lab computer systems,…