What are the responsibilities and job description for the Phlebotomist (Per diem/Columbus) position at Billings Clinic Health System?
The incumbent in this position is
responsible for collecting and preparing specimens for laboratory analysis.
Essential Job Functions
consistent with the mission and philosophy of Billings Clinic and
department/service.
specimens to include blood, urine, sputum, and cultures.
with physicians and/or nursing staff when draws must be taken from patients
with central lines, groshong catheters and IV assisted draws.
and procedures for accurate patient and specimen identification, identifying
non-compliance situations and take the necessary steps to bring situation into
compliance.
enter laboratory orders, patient charges, generate reports, answer inquiries
and resolve problems.
nursing staff and other health care providers for clarification of orders,
laboratory tests available, test result turn around times, and for coordination
of laboratory special procedures involving other health care providers.
of tests being performed and other aspects of care to the appropriate health
care provider. Provides instructions to patients regarding specimen collection
to be completed in the home environment. Coordinate with patients and
physicians regarding collection errors and initiate appropriate follow-up
measures to correct errors.
client services position on days, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays and
as needed. Duties include answering phones, requisition entry, routing patient
orders, e.g., add-on orders, and preparation of specimens for testing.
of supplies and a neat, orderly and clean work area.
for own growth and development; meets all mandatory organizational and
departmental requirements.
organizational, departmental and outside agency environmental, employee or
patient safety standards relevant to job performance.
assigned or needed to meet the needs of the department/organization.
consistent with Billings Clinic’s mission, vision, values, code of business
conduct and service expectations. Meets all mandatory organizational and
departmental requirements. Maintains competency in all organizational, departmental
and outside agency standards as it relates to the environment, employee,
patient safety or job performance.
Minimum Qualifications
Education
Certifications and Licenses
employment - At hire
Certification course work or phlebotomy experience - At hire
and the ability to be insured to operate Billings Clinic vehicles - At hire