SCH PHLEBOTOMIST - PER DIEM

• Demonstrates a positive, professional image when interacting with patients and staff. Responds to customer needs to meet their expectations.
• Presents a neat and professional appearance compliant with structured dress code.
• Attends all required annual review sessions and completes all competency training.
• Verifies patient identity and performs phlebotomy services accurately and efficiently.
• Performs venipunctures, arterial punctures, micro-collection techniques (i.e., finger and heel punctures) and other sample (blood and non-blood) collection procedures according to approved policies and procedures.
• Properly obtains samples with the correct tubes or containers, and labels samples with collection time and initials. Correctly prepares containers for 24-hour urine collections.
• Monitors proper collection of specimens for medical drug testing. Ensures appropriate chain of custody is maintained as necessary.
• Performs glucose tolerance specimen collection according to approved procedure.
• Prioritizes the workload for STAT and ROUTINE collection. Distinguishes testing performed STAT at Clinton laboratory (i.e., in-patient, ED, and infusion) for processing. Appropriately distributes specimens to Clinton laboratory techs.
• Accurately and appropriately processes specimens for transport to Main laboratory for testing.
• Properly prepares and mails various specimens (e.g., FedEx, US mail, etc.) as requested.
• Performs computer functions necessary to perform tasks such as retrieval of patient data, registration, order entry, billing, diagnosis coding, and designating providers to receive copies of laboratory reports.
• Correctly interprets physician orders, written and verbal, to ensure specimens are correctly collected. Contacts physicians, medical technologist, supervisor, or laboratory administrator with questions on testing or testing protocols.
• Assists in training including with extern phlebotomy students as needed or directed by supervisor.
• Follows up on errors and corrective action as needed.
• Inventories and orders laboratory supplies as needed.
• Monitors and operates a multi-line telephone system, directing inquiries to appropriate personnel, taking messages, and answering inquiries.
• Must be aware of department and hospital policies, either by attending department meetings, reading the minutes, or review of hospital and department policies and procedure manuals.

Sparrow Health System