PHLEBOTOMIST- LAB

Summary of Essential Functions * Serves as a patient care team member with an emphasis on drawing blood aseptically from patients in the hospital and employees as needed. * Performs specimen collection for employee drug and COVID-19 screening. * Performs routine laboratory tasks related to receiving and processing specimens of any type including but not limited to whole blood, blood components, body fluids, lower respiratory samples, wounds, and tissues. * Performs clerical processes including but not limited to order entry, report processing, and computer data entry.   Educational Requirements * High School Diploma or equivalent. * Must be able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.   License and Certifications * Phlebotomy certification preferred.   Knowledge/Skills/Abilities * Phlebotomy experience and preferred. * Must be able to communicate with other persons effectively and courteously. * Understand and comprehend basic medical terminology to transcribe physician orders. * Must be able to prioritize work according to written instructions using organizational skills and sound judgment.   Physical Requirements * Bending, walking, standing, and moderate lifting up to 35 pounds. * Manual dexterity, visual acuity, and color vision. * Must be able to handle all types of biological and physical specimens using proper blood and body fluid precautions.   Duties and Responsibilities * Provides a communication link between laboratory staff, patient care providers and outreach clients to facilitate the provision of prompt, accurate, efficient laboratory services. * Prepares patients and aseptically collects specimens utilizing written procedures and with an approach that considers patient age and level of anxiety. * Ensures proper patient identification and accurate specimen labeling according to established procedures. * Maintains patient identity through all phases of specimen processing. * Ensures collection of proper specimens according to established procedures. * Frequently requests and reviews collection pending reports during each shift and resolves all outstanding problems. * Proper collection and handling of specimens for urine drug and COVID-19 screening on hospital employees using appropriate chain of custody guidelines when indicated. * Handles contaminated specimens and material according to infection control guidelines and reports accidents or incidents appropriately. * Assists with stock level maintenance in the processing area. * Dates and distributes laboratory supplies upon arrival. * Handling requests for lab tests to include transcription of physician’s orders promptly and accurately according to procedure. * Reviews medication, previous surgeries and other pertinent information that could influence the requested laboratory tests. * Registers patients and orders testing efficiently and accurately for both hospital and reference laboratory patients as needed. * Performs all other tasks/responsibilities as assigned.