Phlebotomist

Description

Job Summary:

Are you seeking an exciting new opportunity? Here at Bolivar Medical Center, we value our employees and recognize their exceptional contributions to our patient’s health and wellness.

If you want to be part of a dynamic team, we want to hear from you! Thank you and we look forward to hearing from you! Below is our job description and minimum requirements to apply:

• Responsible for collection and labeling of specimens and transference to the appropriate area of the laboratory for testing
  
  

To perform this job, an individual must perform each essential function satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodation:

• Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors
• Interacts professionally with patients/families; treats patients and their families with respect and dignity. Identifies and addresses psychosocial, cultural, ethnic and religious/spiritual needs of patients and their families
• Effectively and appropriately communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers, demonstrating customer service excellence through application of positive language principles, appropriate response and use of constructive problem-solving techniques which foster positive outcome
• Greets patients in a professional, courteous manner
• Obtains specimens by proper, established techniques, with demonstrated competency
• Obtains outpatient specimens (sometimes with direct observation) and swabs, as needed
• Non-patient specimen registrations
• Label specimens immediately, according to policy, and distributes to appropriate testing areas of laboratory
• Enters and retrieves computer data. Scans laboratory reports not available through the computer
• Completes essential records such as chain of custody forms, assuring to verify patient photo identification
• Performs clerical, general, and phlebotomy duties related to daily operations in the laboratory
• Maintains accurate and continued documentation. Documentation meets current standards and policies
• Care for and maintain supplies and equipment, assisting in inventory control. Alert supervisor to defective equipment and supplies
• Maintains work area in a sanitary condition, at all times
• Responsible for adequately stocked and organized inventory of reagents and supplies in the laboratory. Reports needed supplies to Director
• Applies principles of sterile techniques and infection control procedures
• Assists in orientation and training of new staff/students as necessary
• Performs other reasonably related job duties as assigned or requested, within scope of practice
  
  

Qualifications

Education:

• High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED), or equivalent, is required
  
  

Required Licenses:

• N/A
  
  

Required Certifications:

• Phlebotomy certification is preferred
  
  

Required Skills:

• Requirements will include successful completion of orientation checklist and skills/credentials/competency requirements of specific area of work
• Demonstrates the values of team concept on a consistent basis
• Focused on prioritizing the patient’s clinical experience, maintaining a high awareness of patient satisfaction
• Meticulous attention to detail with the ability to multi-task, while demonstrating proficient time management skills
• Self-starter who needs no reminders of duties and tasks that needs to be completed
• Able to respond to and cope with emergency situations professionally and calmly
• Focused, patient and calm, while performing well under pressure, in a stressful environment, and able to take appropriate action
• Must be flexible, responding to changes in work schedule, able to work as needed for appropriate departmental coverage
• Must possess knowledge of computer operations and proficiency in the use of word processing, email, electronic medical records, laboratory information systems and other similar software as required
• Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision
• Excellent written, verbal and communication skills
• Mathematical skills: basic addition and subtraction
• Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security. Additional languages preferred