What are the responsibilities and job description for the Phlebotomist position at Owensboro?
Summary
Job Summary
Collects and processes clinical laboratory specimens of the patient population.
Job Responsibilities
- Assists in delivery of physicians' reports via phone and electronic distribution in a timely manner.
- Performs venipuncture on patients of all age groups and other specimen collection using proper therapeutic skills and according to procedures.
- Maintains work area and supplies according to protocol between patients and end of shift.
- Maintains laboratory information system. Monitors error logs.
- Obtains diagnosis and patient demographics to ensure proper billing.
- Receives samples into the laboratory, orders, and accessions.
- Responsible for reference lab orders and results.
- May perform waived laboratory testing on-site and reports results according to government standards.
- Assists with specimen processing and pre-analytical testing functions.
- Provides training to students and other personnel populations.
Qualifications
- None required upon hire
- No experience required
- CPT - Certified Phlebotomy Technician from National Heathcareer Association (NHA) preferred OR
- PBT - Certified Phlebotomy Technician through the American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP) preferred OR
- RPT - Phlebotomy Technician certification through American Medical Technologists (AMT) preferred AND
- BLS - Certified as a Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider required within 90 days of employment in this position
Skills and Attributes
- Requires critical thinking skills and decisive judgment.
- Works under minimal supervision.
- Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
Physical Demands
- Standing: Frequently
- Walking: Frequently
- Sitting: Occasionally
- Lifting 0-25 lbs: Frequently
- Lifting 25-75 lbs: Rarely
- Lifting over 75 lbs: Rarely
- Carrying 0-25 lbs: Frequently
- Carrying 25-75 lbs: Rarely
- Carrying over 75 lbs: Rarely
- Pushing/Pulling 0-25 lbs: Frequently
- Pushing/Pulling 25-75 lbs: Frequently
- Pushing/Pulling over 75 lbs: Frequently
- Climbing: Occasionally
- Bending/Stooping: Frequently
- Kneeling: Occasionally
- Crouching/Crawling: Occasionally
- Reaching: Frequently
- Talking: Frequently
- Hearing: Frequently
- Repetitive Foot/Leg Movements: Rarely
- Repetitive Hand/Arm Movements: Frequently
- Keyboard Data Entry: Frequently
- Running: Occasionally
- Vision: Depth Perception: Frequently
- Vision: Distinguish Color: Frequently
- Vision: Seeing Far: Frequently
- Vision: Seeing Near: Frequently
Owensboro Health Core Commitments
INTEGRITY - We conduct ourselves with a high level of responsibility, reliability and honesty because we take seriously the trust of our patients and coworkers.
RESPECT - We value and accept the unique talents and contributions of every patient, customer and team member in the Owensboro Health community.
TEAMWORK - We build a spirit of connectivity and fellowship by striving together to overcome obstacles, surpass goals, celebrate accomplishments and plan the future.
INNOVATION - We foster original ideas and creative solutions that improve our daily work and promote the mission of Owensboro Health.
SERVICE - We focus on service to patients, customers and team members by anticipating their needs, thoughtfully meeting those needs and continually improving the quality of everything we do.
EXCELLENCE - We reach beyond basic expectations to expand our knowledge and awareness, produce exceptional work and provide outstanding service.
