What are the responsibilities and job description for the Phlebotomist (Part-time) position at Kent Hospital?
Primary Function
Responsible for performing all forms of phlebotomy procedures including registration on any age level, process specimens to ensure stability, perform order entry procedures to ensure accuracy of patient/testing information, and provide all laboratory results to providers.
Responsibilities
-Obtain blood samples by performing venipunctures, finger sticks and heel sticks on any age level. Use aseptic techniques and follow established procedures.
-Enter all patient information into the correct hospital system, verifying patient demographics, updating and verifying all patient insurance, and administering ABNs as needed.
-Organize and distribute workload in phlebotomy, including routine, time specific or stat orders, to ensure timely results to provider
-Order tests in computer and if needed contact the physician on questions relating to test requests.
-File/Scan scripts and insurance information, and prepare reports for delivery to Doctors office if needed.
-Prepare samples for courier pickup and/or deliver samples, to the appropriate department to ensure specimen integrity.
-Maintain a proper inventory of supplies needed in order to provide continuous service, minimizing downtime.
-Clean and maintain phlebotomy work areas, carts, etc. utilizing established procedures.
-Assist with the training of new employees.
-Perform phlebotomy responsibilities at assigned location(s) determined by the manager to meet the needs of the department
-Perform all other related duties as assigned
Job Qualifications and Specifications
A high school diploma and a minimum of six months job-related experience or equivalent is required. All employees hired during or after 2012 must have Phlebotomy certification.
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Ethics Statement: Employee conducts himself/herself consistent with the ethical standards of the organization including, but not limited to hospital policy, mission, vision, and values.
