What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Phlebotomy Technician position at Eisenhower Medical Center?
Job Objective: A brief overview of the position.
Performs phlebotomy and specimen processing/handling; processes all specimen types to assure accurate type of registration, processing of specimens, and ordering tests. Maintains adequate supplies and participates in interdepartmental communication.
Required: High school diploma, GED or higher level degree if hired after March 1, 2024
Licensure/Certification
Required: California Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT)
Experience
Preferred: Previous CPT experience
Essential Responsibilities
Demonstrates compliance with Code of Conduct and compliance policies, and takes action to resolve compliance questions or concerns and report suspected violations.
Properly identifies patient using two identifiers and collects specimens by venipuncture, heelstick, or fingerstick per established protocol.
Orders and processes laboratory requests in accordance with established procedures to assure timely and accurate collection and reporting priorities.
Adheres to HIPAA standards when using, disclosing or requesting protected health information.
Collects and processes all necessary paperwork, assuring appropriate billing and reporting by courier, fax, or laboratory printer.
Utilizes time productively: maintains cleanliness (including disinfecting work area), reorders and restocks supplies and assists co-workers with tasks.
Follows established protocol for laboratory encounters.
Researches specimen problems with resolution and appropriate documentation.
Accesses, interprets, and acts on shift/daily follow-up tasks to ensure that all specimens have been processed and in a timely manner.
Processes, audits, and orders body fluids correctly for inpatient and outpatient specimens.
Consults with professional Clinical Laboratory Scientist staff regarding problems.
Works closely with nurses and physicians to ensure that ambiguous or unusual test requests are handled appropriately.
Centrifuges and prepares specimens for transport; creates/receives packing lists as needed.
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