Phlebotomist Trainee

Job Summary/Overall Objectives

Entry level position in which both didactic and clinical training will be used to train as a phlebotomist. Successful candidates will demonstrate strong interpersonal skills and will have exemplary customer service skills. Successful candidates will be expected to maintain an 85% average in all tests and competencies. Under direct supervision, phlebotomy skills will be taught.

Essential Job Functions

• Regular, consistent, on-site, and timely attendance.
• Attend all required training sessions.
  • Be respectful of clinicians involved in training
  • Follow all required HR policies as related to patient care
• Complete all training checklist requirements.
  • Must follow direction of the trainers
• After appropriate instruction, and under direct supervision, perform phlebotomy using various techniques from inpatients and outpatients of all ages.
  • follows standard precautions when performing venous or capillary phlebotomy
  • assures the correct identification of patient and specimen, using two identifiers
  • follows written department protocols for blood collection
  • uses correct "order of draw" when collecting
  • follows written guidelines for post-venipuncture care
• After appropriate instruction and under direct supervision, performs phlebotomy in a prioritized environment, and with attention to patient safety goals.
  • demonstrates minimal redraws and performs in compliance with redraw policy
• After appropriate instruction and under direct supervision, assists or performs specimen procurement techniques as required.
  • Understands age appropriate procedures
  • assists with urine drug screen collections by following established policies and procedures
  • Assists with legal alcohol collections
  • assists with nasal swab collections
  • assists with throat culture collections
• After appropriate instruction and under direct supervision, assesses basic specimen appropriateness
  • Can demonstrate an understanding of hemolysis
  • Processes samples appropriately by storage requirements
  • Demonstrates an understanding of specimen receipt and delivery
• After appropriate instruction and under direct supervision, can utilize the Lab Information System
  • Demonstrates a basic understanding of specimen receipt
  • Demonstrates a basic understanding of test compendium, and functions to look up test requirements
  • Demonstrates an understanding of order entry
  • Demonstrates an understanding of result reporting, including fax requests
• Other duties as assigned.

Competency and Experience (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

Required Qualifications/Experience

• High School Diploma, GED or higher level of education.
• Strong leadership ability, good organizational skills, independent and critical thinking skills, sound judgment.
• Strong ability to communicate complex and/or controversial topics and concepts to a wide and diverse audience.

Preferred Qualifications/Experience

• Experience in Healthcare setting.
• No preferred qualifications.

License, Certification & Clearances

• Certification of Phlebotomy from an accredited program within 6 months of hire
• Act 34-PA Criminal Record Check from the PA State Police system

• Valid PA Driver’s License

Supervisory Responsibilities

• This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities, but does serve as a coach and mentor for other positions in the department.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

• Incumbent will be scheduled based on operational need (rotate shifts, standby, on-call, etc.).
• Travel may be expected locally between System locations.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Independence Health and its affiliated companies are Equal Opportunity Employers. It is their policy to prohibit discrimination of any type and to afford equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, or genetic information, or any other classification protected by law. Independence Health and its affiliated companies will comply with all applicable laws and regulations.

Disclaimer

This job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Moreover, duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Work Environment

Effective March 2020 or during pandemic: goggles, face shield and mask are required according to CDC guidelines

Physical Demands

When lift requirement is in excess of 50#, lift assistance (2 person) and/or transfer device is required.