What are the responsibilities and job description for the Phlebotomist position at InstantServe Healthcare?
- Job Title: Phlebotomist
- Location: Gran Forks, ND
- Hours per week : 40 hours
- Shift: Night Shift
- Duration: 13 weeks
- Pay Rate: $32/Hr.
Job Description Summary
The Phlebotomist collects (capillary and venipuncture) blood specimens from patients of all ages, assists patients with non-blood collections and is responsible for specimen integrity through accuracy of patient identification, specimen labelling, collection steps and specimen transport. This position performs occasional point-of-care patient testing such as glucose. The phlebotomist provides exceptional customer service.
Job Description
- Performs patient identification and specimen labeling according to standard operating procedures.
- Understands the phlebotomy processes and techniques in order to obtain quality blood specimens to ensure that correct decisions are made regarding specimen collection.
- Performs, interprets and reports point-of-care testing (e.g. glucose) and quality control.
- Processes laboratory and patient reports according to standard operating procedure, e.g. printing, recording, distributing, faxing, filing, and retrieving.
- Recognizes problems, takes appropriate action, documents problems and corrective action, and follows protocol to notify the Supervisor of problems in a timely manner so as not to jeopardize patient care.
- Actively communicates throughout the shift and manages priority requests in a courteous and timely manner to ensure effective department workflow. Follows up with STAT, ASAP, and Pre-op draws to ensure turnaround times are met.
- Performs other duties as assigned or needed to meet the needs of the department/organization.
- Additional specialty certification/training as preferred by the work area:
- Emergency Department: Basic Life Support (BLS) prior to start date
Job Type: Contract
Pay: $31.13 - $32.66 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
Experience:
- Phlebotomy: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
- Certified Phlebotomy Technician (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $31 - $33
