Phlebotomist

3 days a week. Can be full time or part time depending on number of hours wanted.

POSITION PURPOSE:
Performs various duties including venipunctures for collection of blood samples, clerical activities and assists in performing a few basic laboratory procedures in accordance with laboratory policies and procedures and regulatory agency requirements (FDA, AABB, CLIA, etc.) to achieve the best quality patient care.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Completed training in phlebotomy techniques
• Basic Life Support (BLS) preferred

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required:
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide
• Ability to generate, read, interpret, and take action as it relates to basic financial statements, national and state regulations, safety rulings, operational and maintenance and organizational policies / procedures
• Ability to write reports and correspondence
• Ability to effectively present information to patients, families, employees, health care providers, etc...
• Ability to work cooperatively and communicate effectively to maintain good working relationships with staff and health care providers
• Ability to work with skill in identifying problems; making frequent decisions regarding method of performance

EQUIPMENT, TOOLS, MATERIALS:

• Calculator
• Computer and printer
• Fax and copy machine
• General office materials/supplies
• Information Systems
• Telephone system
• Patient Care Equipment
  • Computers, glucometers, P.O.C., Coagulation Analyzer, etc

SECURITY/ACCESS:

• Will have access to the facility 24 hours a day.
• Will have access to confidential information abiding by the organizations privacy policies and regulations concerning this information.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities
1. Collects adequate blood samples for analysis to assist physicians in making accurate diagnosis and management of diseases.

• Greets patients and instructs them in proper specimen collection methods.
• Verifies or records identity of patient or donor and converses with patient or donor to allay fear of procedure.
• Draws blood specimens from patients by using finger stick, heel stick and/or venipuncture.
• Collects throat culture specimens and other specimens as needed.
• Labels specimens for identification purposes and enters specimen data into computer.
• Assembles equipment, such as tourniquet, needles, and disposable containers for needles, blood collection devices, gauze, cotton and alcohol on work tray, according to requirements for specified tests or procedures.
• Prepares specimens for reference laboratory by using centrifuge to spin blood.
• Writes test results sent from reference laboratory into patient report; distributes to clinicians.

2. Inventories and requisitions medical laboratory supplies; stocks work area as needed.

• Keeps work areas clean and orderly; washes laboratory glassware as needed.
• Handles infectious material to protect all laboratory personnel, collect blood and other specimens under aseptic conditions.

3. Maintains working knowledge of basic instruments and applies that knowledge in daily work according to CLIA guidelines.

• Performs and records routine daily maintenance (including temperatures) on instruments, incubators, and refrigerators according to established policies as needed.
• Performs and records Quality Control data for the above instruments and document corrective actions to facilitate accuracy of clinical testing and reporting of patients results.
• Analyzes patient tests and enters results into Hospital Information System to generate reports for patients chart.

4. Follows HIPAA regulations and ensures that the confidentiality of patients medical, personal, financial records, employee records, and organizational records is maintained.

5. Participates in FCH committees, quality assurance, performance and quality improvement initiatives, and activities which support the facility and department operations.

6. Complies with the state and federal regulatory requirements related to the performance of FCH operations and requirements of the FCH Compliance Program. Including but not limited to:

• The Compliance Policy.
• Completes all mandatory on-line training annually and as assigned.
• All department and organization-wide policies.
• Considers the impact of regulations such as Critical Access Hospital requirements, along with Federal and State of Nebraska regulations and discusses concerns appropriately to ensure compliance.

7. Presents self in a professional manner and enhances professional growth and development through participation in education programs, current literature, in-service meetings and workshops.

• Seeks opportunities for continued growth and performance improvement.
• Always maintains a professional appearance and manner.
• Dependable and completes work in a timely manner.
• Demonstrates an understanding and emphasis on quantity, quality and knowledge of duties and tasks.

8. Performs other duties as assigned.

Essential Standards of Service Excellence
1. Abides by Fillmore County Hospitals Standards of Professional Courtesy and Respect which include:

• Communication & Interaction
• Customer Service & Respect
• Teamwork
• Telephone Communication
• Safety, Pride &Ownership
• Professional Appearance

2. Abides by Fillmore County Hospitals Core Values 1-12 which include:

• Authenticity
• Integrity
• Awareness
• Courage
• Perseverance
• Faith
• Purpose
• Vision
• Focus
• Enthusiasm
• Service
• Leadership

ESSENTIAL WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.