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Salary- Provide service to Hospital and Medical Clinics patients by identifying optimal methods for specimen retrieval, preparing such specimens for laboratory testing, and performing screening procedures.
- Prior to specimen collection, verify test requisition information via applicable Hospital staff and patient identification.
- Using aseptic technique, obtain blood specimens and buccal, nasopharyngeal, sputum, and urine samples.
- Track collected specimens with accurate and thorough labeling technique, in accord with Laboratory Service protocol.
- Perform tests and document controls for testing waived in the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments.
- Perform urinalyses using Service equipment.
- Perform routine, manufacturer-recommended maintenance on Service equipment, including centrifuges and urinalysis machines
- Prepare and send specimens for external analysis and communicate with entities that provide such analysis.
- Provide patients and patient families with indicated educational materials and instruction about patient specimen collection methods, including those for fecal occult blood, gastrointestinal panels, twenty-four hour urine output, and clean catch and non-clean catch urine samples.
- Monitor inventory of supplies used to execute functions of position, and properly notify designated staff when such supply requires restock.
- Perform office tasks, including mailing chain of custody documentation, scanning testing results, and faxing documents.
- Participate in Service quality control activity as directed by Laboratory Director.
- Respond tactfully and appropriately to evaluation that results from Service quality control and Performance Improvement activity, applying conclusions of such evaluation to improve personal performance.
- Annually demonstrate competency in all pertinent proficiency and competency testing.
- Perform other duties assigned by Phlebotomy Lead and Laboratory Director.
- Certified phlebotomist, CMA, or equivalent experience
- knowledge of principles that relate to the position
- aptitude in verbal and written communication, including ability to communicate with persons in all age groups
- possession of United States proof of citizenship or right to work in the United States
- possession of a driver license or analogous identification
- willingness to participate in Hospital orientation and educational in-service
