What are the responsibilities and job description for the Phlebotomist position at Reeves County Hospital District?
Description
- Reviews and follows requests for tests and procedures prescribed by physicians.
- Draws and processes specimens promptly and in compliance with established procedure.
- Identifies and labels specimens.
- Provides care appropriate for the neonate and the pediatric, adolescent, and geriatric patients served based on demonstrated knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span.
- Specimen Collection and Processing.
- Exhibits a thorough understanding of patient comfort and minimize the discomfort of venipuncture.
- Knows the proper containers and requirements for each test requested or know where to locate the information.
- Follows laboratory procedures for labeling specimens for testing.
- Documents all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from the laboratory’s established performance specifications.
- Completes work conformed to standards of performance and specification or position (neatness, accuracy, volume, speed).
- Clerical Duties
- Completes laboratory charges in a timely manner.
- Processes patients in a timely manner as they come in; informs technologist of the test required.
- Helps maintain current files for all laboratory testing.
- Assists in answering the telephones in the department.
- Makes sure all reports are delivered before leaving after shift ends.
- Checks the daily testing sent out to referral lab.
- Keeps inventory supplies ordered from the referral laboratory.
- Special Projects
- Completes work conformed to standards of performance and specifications or position (neatness, accuracy, volume, speed).
- Willing to accept additional responsibilities as requested by supervisory personnel.
- Assists in reagent and supply inventory, restocks reagents and supplies as needed, and maintains assigned areas in a clean and orderly manner. Notifies appropriate personnel when supplies are at a reorder point.
- Takes initiative. Offers aid and always available to help others.
- Interpersonal and Professional skills:
- Promotes public relations for the clinical laboratory by maintaining a professional image and conduct in interactions with other health care professionals.
- Participates in the ongoing function of the laboratory diligently, displaying persistence in obtaining an acceptable outcome.
- Uses the proper channel to introduce problems and suggestions.
- Treats everyone with courtesy and respect.
- Special projects are submitted to the Laboratory Director at requested time.
Requirements
- Education: High School graduate or GED (some college preferred).
- Personal Job-Related Skills: The employee in this position will be required to maintain proficiency in some medical terminology, telephone communication skills, clerical work and phlebotomy skills.
- Licensure, Registry or Certification: Phlebotomy registered (ASPT, ASCP, or other accepted certifying agencies) or equivalent is preferred, or registry eligible.
- Experience: Prior Work Experience: One year in a medical laboratory preferred but not required.
- Physical and Mental Requirements: Duties of the position require moderate periods of sitting, standing, and lifting up to 30pounds. She or he will be required to demonstrate competencies in the care and/or service to our patients/customers of all ages. Understands and follows oral and written instructions/directions.
