What are the responsibilities and job description for the Phlebotomist position at Billings Clinic Health System?
The incumbent in this position is responsible for collecting and preparing specimens for laboratory analysis. Accurately obtains blood samples via venipuncture and capillary collection procedures with minimum patient discomfort. Ensures age-appropriate care is provided to patients from infant to geriatric. Ensures specimen integrity by following the laboratory’s procedures for specimen collection, handling, and processing. Promotes quality patient/client relations and creates supportive climate. Respects and maintains the confidentiality of information relative to the laboratory. Adheres to all laboratory policies and regulations.
This position may be eligible for a sign on incentive.
Essential Job Functions
blood, urine, sputum, and cultures. Coordinate specimen collection with
physicians and/or nursing staff when draws must be taken from patients with
central lines, groshong catheters and IV assisted draws.
accurate patient and specimen identification, identifying non-compliance
situations and take the necessary steps to bring situation into compliance.
patient charges, generate reports, answer inquiries and resolve problems.
health care providers for clarification of orders, laboratory tests available,
test result turnaround times, and for coordination of laboratory special
procedures involving other health care providers.
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.
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.
orderly and clean work area.
development; meets all mandatory organizational and departmental requirements.
Supports and models behaviors 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.
Performs all other duties as assigned or as needed to meet
the needs of the department/organization.
