What are the responsibilities and job description for the Phlebotomist position at St Joseph College Station Hospital?
Overview
St. Joseph Health – Bryan/College Station Navasota Caldwell Madisonville TX. Since 1936 St. Joseph Health has been caring for the communities in and surrounding the Brazos Valley. We have a Level III Trauma Center the first Joint Commission certified Primary Stroke Center and the first accredited Chest Pain Center in the Brazos Valley. St. Joseph Health is a leader in critical care and the largest provider of cardiovascular care in the region. As an integrated healthcare system St. Joseph Health includes a comprehensive network of over 100 employed providers including primary care physicians specialists and advanced practice clinicians. The network includes more than 30 ambulatory clinics featuring primary care Express Clinics and imaging and diagnostic services.
Responsibilities
Qualifications
High School diploma
California: PHLEB:CA
All states:
Preferred Certification
Phlebotomy certificate
Preferred Experience
3 months phlebotomy in an acute care facility
Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Training
Excellent customer service and time management skills
Pay Range
$12.80 - $17.60 /hour
St. Joseph Health – Bryan/College Station Navasota Caldwell Madisonville TX. Since 1936 St. Joseph Health has been caring for the communities in and surrounding the Brazos Valley. We have a Level III Trauma Center the first Joint Commission certified Primary Stroke Center and the first accredited Chest Pain Center in the Brazos Valley. St. Joseph Health is a leader in critical care and the largest provider of cardiovascular care in the region. As an integrated healthcare system St. Joseph Health includes a comprehensive network of over 100 employed providers including primary care physicians specialists and advanced practice clinicians. The network includes more than 30 ambulatory clinics featuring primary care Express Clinics and imaging and diagnostic services.
Responsibilities
Job Summary / Purpose
Performs blood collection and specimen processing. Assist with clerical duties as requested. Maintains laboratory collection turnaround time. Performs specimen processing.
Essential Key Job Responsibilities
- Practices positive patient identification at all times, in all job functions.
- Practices HumanKindness and courtesy with all patient and co-worker interactions. Establishes and maintains good communication within the department and with other hospital departments.
- Compliance with isolation and hand sanitization procedures.
- Follows blood collection procedures, performs venous and capillary punctures on all age groups of inpatient and outpatient populations. Utilizes appropriate collection techniques to obtain quality samples and adheres to appropriate volume requirements.
- Performs Blood Bank collections. Follows written collection and Blood Bank banding procedures. Demonstrates accuracy and good penmanship. Adheres to specimen requirements.
- Maintains order and cleanliness of phlebotomy trays, stations and storage rooms.
- Maintains laboratory turnaround time, prioritizes work activities. Organizes draw requests to assure efficiency and turnaround time requirements are met.
- Assists with phlebotomy training under the direction of the supervisor and/or coordinator.
- Specimen processing/intake and distribution to testing areas of the laboratory.
- Uses good judgment when problem solving and requests help when needed.
- Takes responsibility for the department workflow, assists all members of the team to maintain department workflow and efficiency. Creates an atmosphere by manner, work and deed that fosters teamwork and collaboration.
Qualifications
Required Education and Experience
High School diploma
Required Licensure and Certifications
California: PHLEB:CA
Nevada: PHLEB:NV
Washington: MAP:WA
Other states not required
All states:
BLS-CPR within 90 days
Preferred Certification
Phlebotomy certificate
Preferred Experience
3 months phlebotomy in an acute care facility
Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Training
Excellent customer service and time management skills
Pay Range
$12.80 - $17.60 /hour
Salary : $13 - $18
