What are the responsibilities and job description for the Phlebotomist - Part Time position at Complete Health?
Clinic hours: Monday-Friday 8am-5pm, days will vary
Pay Range: $16-18 per hour, dependent on experience
SUMMARY OF JOB DUTIES:
Perform venipuncture and skin punctures competently and expediently. Has thorough knowledge of test requirements, assists in Clinical Laboratory as needed.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Perform blood draws competently and expediently with as little patient discomfort as possible
- Demonstrate knowledge of color top tube to use, volume of blood needed and test requirements
- Identify the patient by verifying patient information on the requisition with the patient using two patient identifiers. (First and Last name & DOB)
- Maintains specimen integrity by using proper aseptic technique, following department procedures, observing isolation procedures.
- Maintains that all aspects of processing and handling of all specimens ran in-house and referred out are carried out in an accurate, efficient, and timely manner
- Referring unresolved orders back to the originator for further clarification; maintaining unresolved orders.
- Provides test results for patient diagnosis and treatment by operating hematology, urinalysis, and chemistry analyzers.
- Researches specimen requirements for reference labs and arranges for critical specimen handling and complex transportation arrangements when needed
- Consistently determines proper priorities when organizing daily tasks and is able to adjust schedule in view of STAT's, out-patients, and time draws
- Keep work area clean and stocked properly with all needed supplies.
- Performs needed maintenance on analyzers and documents properly on analyzer logs.
- Maintains all daily logs.
- Tracks collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection; maintaining daily tallies of collections performed.
- Can appropriately document using the LIS system all specimens collected and appropriately order the testing according to the requisition from the ordering physician.
- Recognizes system failures, and inconsistent or erroneous patients results, and reports these along with unusual test orders and communicates appropriately.
- Organizes work by matching computer orders with specimen labeling; sorting specimens; checking labeling; logging specimens; arranging reports for delivery; keeping work surfaces clean and order.
- Knows and uses proper reporting systems (including critical/panic results). Understands and utilizes the LIS to ensure that the physician receives all reports and that all critical/panic reports are relayed without delay.
- Contributes to a safe and secure environment for patients, visitors, physicians and co-workers by following established standards and procedures; complying with legal regulations.
- Maintains patient confidence by keeping laboratory information confidential
- Adheres to professional standards, clinic policies and procedures, federal, state, and local requirements
- Proficient understanding of Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) guidelines.
- Understands how to use an Eye Wash Station.
- Understands and monitors Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS).
- Ability to train on CBC and point of care equipment.
- Work LIS pending list to completion daily.
Competencies:
- Knowledge of medical laboratory principles, standards, applications and tests.
- Knowledge of medical laboratory safety, cleanliness and infection control policies and regulations.
- Knowledge of medical laboratory equipment uses and maintenance. Accuracy
- - Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
- - Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing. Computer Skills
- - Proficient ability to use a computer and electronic medical record. Confidentiality
- - Maintain patient, team member and employer confidentiality. Comply with all HIPAA regulations. Customer Service Oriented
- - Friendly, cheerful and helpful to patients and others. Ability to meet patients and others needs while following office policies and procedures. Detail Oriented
- - Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task.
- - Ability to adapt easily to changing conditions and work responsibilities. Positivity
- - Display a positive attitude and is a positive agent for change. Teamwork
- - Work as part of a team and collaborate with co-workers. Working Under Pressure
- - Ability to complete assigned tasks under stressful situations.
- Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Develops alternative solutions
- Diversity - Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; Educates others on the value of diversity
- Physical Presence required 100%
- Promotes a harassment-free environment.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
- 1 year of experience as a phlebotomist
- High School Diploma
- CPT Certification
- Skillful and knowledgeable in all aspects related to drawing blood.
- Experience with LIS system.
Salary : $16 - $18
