Job Description
Job Description
Description : Position Summary
The Phlebotomist / Lab Assistant of the Cherry County Hospital Laboratory is responsible for efficiently and accurately collecting blood and other samples from patients. Duties include preparing the testing room with proper tools, walking patients through the process when inserting needles and retrieving samples, and labeling samples for further analysis in the lab.
Comprehensive Benefit Package, which includes :
- Health Insurance : Co-pay or HSA plan options with 100% coverage for the Employee
- Dental Coverage : 100% coverage for the Employee
- Vision Coverage : 100% coverage for the Employee
- 50,000 Group Life Insurance with AD&D
- Long-Term Disability Coverage : 100% coverage for the Employee
- Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- Health Savings Account with employer contribution
- Supplemental Insurances : Short-Term Disability, Supplemental Life and AD&D, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, and Accident
- Retirement Plan : 457 plan with Pre-Tax and Roth options
Duties and Responsibilities
Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following :
Obtains blood specimens and collects nonblood specimens such as urine, sputum, and throat swabs for laboratory testing; verifies patient information and labels samples properlyExplains blood drawing and other procedures to patients and answers any questionsGathers medical testing materials, including needles, sample vials, blood storage bags and test tubesFunctions in the capacity of a phlebotomist as required, following established policies and proceduresAnswers telephones throughout the department, and transfers as appropriateAssists Lab with distributing reportsPerforms additional clerical / administrative tasks to assist the lab with day-to-day operationsMonitors and maintains supply inventories following established protocolsFollows all health and safety protocols and procedures to maintain sanitary work areas by wiping counters, centrifuges, and phones with disinfectant in order to remain in compliance with regulatory agenciesParticipates with coworkers, evaluating workflow and prioritizing responsibilities to provide effective patient careParticipates in rotation of hours / duties and overtime as requiredParticipates in continuing education when offeredAssists with orientation of new employees, providing them with consistent informationDemonstrates knowledge and understanding of patient privacy rightsMaintains confidentiality of all medical, financial or other sensitive materials and information in printed, electronic, or verbal form which may jeopardize the privacy of patients / employeesAccesses and uses the minimum necessary patient identifiable information to perform job responsibilities and duties, and only for authorized purposesEnsures the confidentiality of patients’ medical, personal, and financial records is maintainedKnowledgeable of and committed to practicing Corporate Compliance policies and proceduresComplies with Cherry County Hospital personnel policiesPerforms other duties as assigned by Administrator or supervisorSkills and Abilities Required
Excellent communication skills to deal with co-workers and general publicPossess manual dexterity and knowledge to perform venipuncturesAbility to communicate effectively in the English language in person, by phone. and in writingAbility to work under pressure due to multiple interruptions, staffing shortages, and / or instrumentation problemsMust be knowledgeable of state and federal confidentiality laws, including but not limited to HIPAA, and be familiar with and follow all policies, procedures and instructions regarding the privacy and security of protected health information applicable to the positionPhysical Demands and Working Conditions
Must be able to hear, speak, and see to communicate on all levels with all hospital personnel and the general publicMust be able to stand for 95% of the day throughout an 8 to 10-hour dayAbility to move freely around work stationsMust have stamina to bend, and carry weight up to 30 pounds for 30 feetMust perform maintenance with tools necessary and be able to work in small, close areasMust be mentally and physically prepared to meet all of the challenges and responsibilities of laboratory scienceReports to
Laboratory Manager, Director of Ancillary Services
Direct reports
This position has no direct reports.
Requirements :
Minimum Job Requirements
Phlebotomy certification highly preferred, or completion of on-the-job training provided by Lab Manager or StaffCPR certification preferredGood communication skills
