Phlebotomist

Phlebotomist

Classification:
Non-Exempt, Full-time

Reporting Relationship:
Reports to the Medical Manager

Supervision Responsibilities:
No

Essential Role:
Performs routine medical laboratory tests for the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Performs phlebotomy and CLIA waived lab tests, collects and tests patient specimens, assures proper labeling of all materials.
• Prepares samples for laboratory testing, analysis, or microscopy
• Sets-up laboratory equipment.
• Maintains and stocks lab.
• Conducts chemical analysis to determine presence of normal and abnormal components.
• Analyzes samples of biological material for chemical content or reaction
• Calculates medical diagnostic test results.
• Follows infectious materials procedures in accordance with policies.
• Follows safe waste disposal procedures in accordance with policies.
• Provides patient education as requested.
• Maintains patient confidentiality at all times.
• Maintains follow-up system for lab results.
• Enters analysis of medical tests and clinical results into computer for accountability.
• Labels blood samples and maintains appropriate documentation records, reports and files.
• Assists in the development and documentation of protocols related to his or her job functions.
• Assists in training new staff in proper phlebotomy, labeling, documentation, and data entry.

Qualifications:

Education/Certifications/Licenses/Registrations:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• CPR certification (must be obtained within 30 days of hire).
• Phlebotomy certification preferred

Experience:

• Minimum of one year, proven, lab phlebotomist role.
• Experience in public health preferred.
• Previous computer experience or training preferred.
• Electronic medical records experience preferred.

Technical

Skills:

• Must possess a thorough knowledge of modern office practices, procedures, and equipment, including computers, copiers, and other standard office equipment.
• Ability to work independently, organize, monitor, and adjust work as necessary to ensure accuracy and timeliness.
• Demonstrated ability to identify and solve problems.
• Can provide innovative input into the development of the lab medical clinic and its processes.

Behavioral:

• Ability to strongly embrace and personify the mission and values of Grace Med with socio-economic and cultural sensitivity in mind.
• Must display good verbal and written communication skills, and be able to professionally receive and follow oral instructions.
• Compassion for patients, family members, and others; along with a nurturing spirit to provide care during stressful situations.

Work Schedule:

Normal schedule is Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm., schedule may vary.

Working Conditions:

Medical office setting. Ability to sit and/or stand for long periods of time. Bending, stooping, and lifting (up to 50lbs.) may be required. Interaction with physicians, patients and other office personnel. May involve contact with angry, upset or ill persons. May involve potential exposure to blood and body fluids and other hazardous substances. Must have visual acuity and manual dexterity to interface with computer.

Must have auditory acuity to handle phone calls.

Confidentiality:
As an employee of Grace Med Health Clinic, Inc., you are bound by principles of medical ethics. You have both a legal and moral obligation to protect the privacy of our patients. In the course of your work, you will have access to confidential information regarding patients, and/or the practices' confidential business. It is essential that you refrain from any discussions regarding personal information about a patient, a patient's condition, a patient's finances, proprietary company information and/or the practices' confidential business with any third person.

This includes, but is not limited to, other employees, your spouse, family or friends. CONFIDENTIALITY IS SO IMPORTANT THAT ANY BREACH OF THIS POLICY WILL BE CONSIDERED GROUNDS FOR TERMINATION. Review and signature of the Agreement is a condition of employment.