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DepartmentLaboratory Services
Job Summary
The Phlebotomist, under general supervision, draws blood for tests,
transfusions, donations, or research that is utilized in the detection,
diagnosis, and treatment of physical conditions. May explain the procedure
to patients and assist in the recovery of patients with adverse reactions.
Essential Functions:
Collection
Draw blood from veins by vacuum tube, syringe, or butterfly venipuncture
methods; from capillaries by dermal puncture, such as heel or finger stick
methods and from arteries, using arterial collection techniques. (40%)
Laboratory Testing
Conduct standards tests, such as blood alcohol, blood culture, oral
glucose tolerance, glucose screening, blood smears, or peak and trough
drug levels tests. Transport specimens or fluid samples from collection sites
to laboratories, documenting the route of specimens from collection to
laboratory analysis and diagnosis. Provide sample analysis results to
physicians to assist diagnosis. (20%)
Equipment Maintenance
Monitors specimen collection devices to ensure proper operation. Organize
and/or clean blood-drawing trays, ensuring that all instruments are
sterile and all needles, syringes, or related items are of first-time use.
Dispose of contaminated sharps, in accordance with applicable laws,
standards, and policies. (20%)
Patient Advocacy and Support
Prevent unnecessary invasive phlebotomy and report patient concerns to
appropriate care provider for immediate follow up. Monitor blood or plasma
donors during and after procedures to ensure health, safety, and comfort.
(10%)
Training
May assist in training and teaching students, new staff or other medical
personnel in phlebotomy or laboratory techniques. (10%)
Education:
High School Diploma or GED Required and
Post High School Diploma or Certificate Program Phlebotomy Required or
Post High School Diploma or Certificate Program Medical Assistant Required
Work Experience:
less than 1 year Six months of phlebotomy experience or 200 successful blood
draws, preferred
Licenses:
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Ability to remain calm in emergency situations
Knowledge of laboratory terminology and equipment.
Knowledge of safety and infection control practices to ensure a safe
environment of care.
Skills necessary to successfully perform phlebotomy in a variety of age
groups.
Ability to handle patient specimens and laboratory equipment.
Familiar with regulatory compliance in quality control and competency
requirements.
Customer and Personal Service - Knowledge of principles and processes for
providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs
assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of
customer satisfaction.
Good communication and customer relation skills to ensure patient safety and
quality processes in the laboratory.
Excellent organizational skills and detail-oriented work in identifying,
accessioning, and handling specimens for processing and testing.
Basic computer and hospital/laboratory information system skills
ShiftDays (United States of America)
Work TypePRN/Intermittent
Salary$20.57 - $27.83 / hr
Benefits
Outstanding benefits including up to 27 paid days off per year, immediate
retirement plan employer contribution up to 9.5%, and generous medical plans
Free RTD EcoPass (public transportation)
On-site employee fitness center and wellness classes
Childcare discount programs & exclusive perks on large brands, travel,
and more
Tuition reimbursement & assistance
Education & development opportunities incl ding career pathways and... For
full info follow application link.