What are the responsibilities and job description for the Phlebotomist/Registry/Good Shepherd position at Advocate Aurora Health?
Major Responsibilities:
- Verifies positive patient identification to ensure patient safety.
- Performs Venipuncture and collects other specimens from newborn, pediatric, and adult patients according to established protocol. Obtains medical assistance when judged necessary.
- Obtains specimens according to priority and scheduled draw times. Ensures completion of specimen collection functions according to protocol.
- Ensures that specimens are properly labeled and suitable for testing.
- Answers and screens telephone calls. Assists with inventory and maintains supplies and/or equipment.
- Accepts specimens from a variety of internal and external customers. Receives and sorts specimens.
- Orders and verifies test requests. Documents appropriate information for quality assurance/improvement according to established protocol.
- Reviews various pending and management reports. Generates and distributes reports
- Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served.
Education Required:
- High school diploma or equivalent
Experience Required:
- No experience required
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:
- Basic computer skills including experience using computer software applications.
- Keyboarding and typing skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Demonstrated customer service skills to interface effectively with physicians, patients, visitors, and other healthcare employees.
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:
- Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job.
- Frequently lifts up to 10 lbs. Occasionally lifts up to 50 lbs.
- Must be able to sit, stand, walk and bend the majority of the workday.
- May be exposed to mechanical, electrical, chemical, radioactive and/or infectious agents.
- Will be exposed to human blood and body fluids.
- Must wear appropriate lab coat, gloves, gowns and eye and face protection as needed.
This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.
