Phlebotomy/X-Ray Tech

Schedule: Monday-Friday 7:30am-4:30pm

Pay Range: $18-19.50 per hour

SUMMARY OF JOB DUTIES:

• Perform venipuncture and skin punctures competently and expediently. Has thorough knowledge of test requirements, assists in Clinical Laboratory as needed.
• Perform basic X-rays, positioning patients and understanding of radiation safety.
• Perform EKG, Audio-visual testing, diagnostic testing (covid, flu, strep, glucose)

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.
• Research 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 can 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.
• Produce x-ray films (radiographs) of parts of the human body for use in diagnosing medical problems as requested by providers.
• Obtains patient history, explains procedures to patient and addresses patients' concerns, and follows established pre-screening policy and procedure such as asking to remove items such as jewelry and other articles through which x-rays cannot pass.
• Surrounds the exposed area with radiation protection devices, such as lead shields or limit the size of the x-ray beam to prevent unnecessary exposure to radiation.
• Positions radiographic equipment at the correct angle and height over the appropriate area of a patient's body. Using instruments similar to a measuring tape, measures the thickness of the section to be radiographed and set controls on the x-ray machine to produce radiographs of the appropriate density, detail, and contrast.
• Monitors the patient's physical condition during the course of the procedure; report patient change of status or emergency situations to clinical staff, supervisor and/or physician.
• Provides images, data analysis, and patient information to the physician and/or radiologist for diagnostic interpretation.