Phlebotomist

Position Description

Under the general supervision of the Laboratory Supervisor in conjunction with the Manager of Laboratory Services, is responsible for assisting in the overall operations of the Clinical Laboratory to promote efficient, high quality outcomes.

This is a full-time position working evening shift.

Responsibilities

Phlebotomy

Performs venipuncture in accordance with regulations and best practices

Performs capillary blood collection in accordance with regulations and best practices.

Performs venipuncture and capillary collections utilizing age appropriate technique

Provides information to the patient within the scope of their practice, referring technical questions to the appropriate Supervisor, Manger, Medical Director or patient's physician

Quality

Participates in the Laboratory Quality Control (QC), Quality Assurance (QA) and Quality Improvement (QI) policies and projects

Perform CLIA waived testing in accordance with regulations and department best practices as trained and deemed competent

Perform pre-analytical sample processing within the Chemistry, Hematology and Microbiology sections as trained and deemed competent

Maintains competency as required by CLIA regulations and Laboratory policy

Assures quality of care by adhering to hospital and Laboratory policies and procedures

Clerical

Performs Outpatient Laboratory Registrations to include (but not limited to): new patient profiles, consent to treat, insurance verification and diagnosis/ICD-10 entry.

Performs Physician Laboratory order review for completeness and medical necessity.

Performs electronic and/or manual order entry and reviews any ABNs with patients

Performs preparation, distribution, storage and retrieval of Laboratory reports

Performs Reference Laboratory result/report processing

Performs phlebotomy/clerical supply inventory and maintains appropriate supply levels on the shelves and in the phlebotomy tray

Specimen Collection and Processing

Obtains patient samples in accordance with regulations and best practices

Provides age appropriate instructions to patients for optimal specimen collection and sample

Ensures proper sample labeling including two unique identifiers

Performs appropriate sample processing based on requested tests including sample quality assessment, centrifugation, separation and proper storage as needed

Performs Reference Laboratory procedures for clinical and anatomical samples including sample processing, ordering and sending out samples utilizing manual, interfaced and online mechanisms to the Reference Laboratory

Qualifications - External

Qualifications

1 year in a clinical role preferred

BLS required

PBT or MLA preferred

Pay & Benefits

• $20-24/hour
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Employer paid Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Critical Illness & Accident Insurance
• 403(b) with employer match
• Earned time accrual for paid time off
• Tuition Assistance
• Student Loan Pay Down Program