Phlebotomist I - Laboratory - Full Time

• Valid driver's license required.

• Phlebotomy experience in a clinical laboratory setting or completion of phlebotomy training at vocational or other training center is required.
• Other requirements include excellent interpersonal skills and computer competency.

• Provides patients and other customers with necessary collection instructions, per department standards and helps ensure the proper execution of these instructions.
• Verifies patient identification according to SOP (Standard Operating Procedures), always ensuring the correct identification of patients/ specimen with orders. Identifies patients and specimens with at least two forms of accepted patient identifiers.
• Verifies correct computer orders, specimen requirements and drawing supplies prior to proceeding to procure samples.
• Obtains blood specimens from infants to adults as skillfully as possible using proper technique under specified aseptic conditions. Makes phlebotomy as non-traumatic and safe for the patients as possible. Effectively handles children, difficult patients and unconscious patients. This includes proper care post invasive phlebotomy procedure.
• Immediately, accurately and completely labels and documents all specimens with required information per SOP including in the presence of the patient.
• Documents and immediately reports unusual circumstances or situations encountered and refers it to supervisory personnel to help resolve or for documentation.
• Uses appropriate and established blood collecting techniques for both macro and micro blood collecting with both in- and out-patients of all ages. Does not over utilize specialized devices (ie. Butterfly collecting devices)
• Properly organizes, prioritizes, transports and distributes incoming laboratory workload while also notifying appropriate departments per established protocols.
• Performs order entry/transcription of orders ..
• Maintains a clean and orderly work environment to include regular cleaning of phlebotomy tray, counters, phlebotomy chairs or carts.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize work in accordance with changing deadlines. Including the ability to overcome objectives and manage projects to a close.
• Maintains an adequate supply of all materials and notifies the appropriate person (supervisor) of status of supplies and assists in the unpacking and orderly arranging of supplies delivered.
• Follows proper policy and procedure for specimen transport and specimen processing, including the transport/shipping of samples, receipt of samples, entering of workload comments, documentation of draws and processing to including centrifugation and separation.
• Keeps up-to-date with knowledge of patient identification, patient preparation, collecting sites and apparatus, anticoagulants and preservatives, specimen transport, processing technique and storage.
• Examines all specimens submitted (blood, urine, and other body fluids) for proper labeling and necessary information prior to final acceptance.
• Performs and executes the required directions in each study kit, including all specimen processing and enters appropriate charges in computer.
• May perform therapeutic phlebotomy procedures including taking vitals signs and documenting, volume taken and subsequent patient reactions, including post phlebotomy care.
• Assists in training by demonstrating techniques or methods to students/ new staff, when requested.
• Maintains a professional, mature, positive attitude while on the job.
• Observes proper safety practices in performance of job duties.
• Acts to resolve problems via unit meetings and other appropriate channels.
• Demonstrates cost-effective patient care by proper use and care of equipment, appropriate and prudent use of supplies, accurate charging of supplies; and appropriate utilization of available resources.
• Demonstrates initiative in completing work that needs to be done as defined in my scope of practice.
• Recognizes emergency situations and initiates proper plan of action or consults supervisor if help is needed.
• Position is required to be first responder to most Emergency Code situations, and is the primary transporter of blood products in MTP situations.
• Represents the Organization in a professional, courteous manner to patients, families, and health care team while being sensitive to how others perceive both verbal and non-verbal communication.
• Participates in performance improvement activities to improve service and care.
• Demonstrates and integrates age-specific care with consideration to physical communication, safety, nutrition, and psychosocial needs for the following age groups as outlined below.
• Follows established organizational and departmental policies and procedures.
• Must be proficient with computer programs and be able to navigate through information systems. Performs other clerical and technical duties as instructed or requested.
• Driver's license required. Utilizes vehicles, respecting hospital property and motor vehicle laws.

• Employees are required to attend in-service classes or workshops relevant to the job.
• Demonstrates age specific competencies as per department.
• Other duties as assigned.

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