What are the responsibilities and job description for the Phlebotomist position at PUTNAM COUNTY HOSPITAL?
Job Details
Job Location: PUTNAM COUNTY HOSPITAL - GREENCASTLE, IN
Position Type: Full Time
Salary Range: $13.50 - $20.25 Hourly
Job Shift: 2nd
Description
| Job Summary: | Obtain clinical samples from patients. Route samples to the appropriate testing area. Enter lab test orders into hospital information systems. |
| Job Duties/Responsibilities: | |
| • | Performs venipuncture, capillary, and related procedures, according to established hospital and departmental policies and procedures, on patients ranging in age from newborns to geriatrics |
| • | Performs venipuncture and skin punctures competently and expediently using aseptic technique |
| • | Follows established policy and procedures to collect Blood Cultures that minimize contamination |
| • | Properly labels all specimens, immediately after collection, at all times |
| • | Correctly distributes specimens to their respective areas for processing, testing, referral, or storage |
| • | Works within the Laboratory Information System to order tests, print labels, and generate completed reports |
| • | Performs Point-Of-Care Testing, as necessary |
| • | Follows established policy and procedures for safety and uses personal protective equipment correctly |
| • | Maintains the phlebotomy area, carts, and trays in a clean, well-stocked manner. |
| • | Interacts with co-workers, hospital staff, and medical staff in a courteous, professional manner |
| • | Performs other duties as assigned |
Qualifications
| Education Experience: | HS Graduate or Equivalent |
| Years of Related Experience: | < 1 Year |
| License/Certificate Required: | No |
| Driver's License Required: | Yes |
| Travel Requirements: | <25% |
| Age Requirement: | 18 |
| Job Requirements: | |
| • | Uses AIDET or other hospital-approved philosophy to positively interact with patients and visitors |
| • | Positively identifies outpatients by checking two patient identifiers and provider order |
| • | Positively identifies inpatients by checking two patient identifiers with the patient's wristband |
| • | Washes hands, or uses hand sanitizer, before and after each patient contact |
| • | Disposes used needles in appropriate containers after use. Does not recap needles |
| • | Prioritizes work to achieve maximum efficiency and can adjust schedule to account for STAT's, and other priorities |
| • | Has a working knowledge on specimen requirements; tube types and minimum volumes |
| • | Observes Standard Precautions when collecting or handling patient specimens |
| • | CPR Certification |
| Preferred Skills: | |
| • | Completion of a Phlebotomy or Medical Assistant program Prior experience as a phlebotomist in a clinical setting |
Salary : $14 - $20
