Phlebotomist Certified Full-Time

Description

FLSA Employment Status: Nonexempt/Hourly

JOB SUMMARY

Draws and collects blood samples from patients, verifies records and prepares specimens for laboratory analysis.

Reporting Structure: Reports to the Director of Laboratory Services

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

Education

High School diploma or GED Equivalent.

Work Experience

Some venipuncture experience required.

License/Certification

Certification by a nationally recognized organization required.

Basic Life Support (BLS)

CORE COMPETENCIES

Mission, Vision

Core Values/Standards of Conduct

AIDET/Organizational Expectations

Safety

Quality

Flexibility

Customer Service

Diversity and Inclusion

Finance

Abuse and Neglect of Adult Patient

Abuse and Neglect of Pediatric Patient

Acute Coronary Syndrome/Chest Pain Protocols

Biohazard Waste

CC Hand Hygiene

JOB SPECIFIC CORE COMPETENCIES

Skills, Knowledge, Abilities, Behavior: Laboratory Services

Knowledge of commonly used blood drawing concepts, practice and procedures

Ability to understand and respond to instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job

Knowledge of venipuncture standards and protocols

Laboratory Safety Standards

CLIA Laboratory Standards

Acceptable Laboratory Specimen Collection Practices followed

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Verifies test requisitions as printed on labels before specimen collection; brings discrepancies to the attention of ordering personnel or laboratory technical staff.

Verifies patient by matching two unique identifiers with patient armband or verbal information from potential donor.

Obtains blood specimens by performing appropriate venipuncture method.

Maintains specimen integrity by using aseptic technique, following department procedures and good technique policies.

Collects timed specimens according to the printed label time with a 10 minute leeway.

Tracks collected specimens by initialing, dating and noting times of collection on the specimens.

Maintains quality results by following department procedures and testing schedule.

Maintains safe, secure and healthy work environment by following standards and procedures; complying with legal regulations.

Resolves unusual test orders by contacting the clinician, nursing station or ordering clinic. Refers unresolved orders back to the originator for further clarification and notifies technical staff or supervisor of unresolved orders.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Prolonged periods of standing and walking

Must be able to lift, push and pull up to 40 pounds during a scheduled work shift.

Must be able to see with corrective eye wear if needed

Must be able to hear clearly with assistance if needed

May be exposed to infectious and contagious diseases

Able to handle emergency and/or crisis situations

May be required to wear protective equipment as necessary

Transferring, repositioning patients.

Reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling and crouching for patient care functions

Ability to perform effectively in a stressful and fast-paced environment

Ability to pass all required health and other screening tests including random and reasonable suspicion drug screens

PHYSICAL ABILITIES AND REQUIREMENTS

Activity

Occasionally (1-33%)

Frequently (34% to 66%)

Continuously (67% to 100%)

Sitting

X

Walking

X

Standing

X

Bending

X

Squatting

X

Climbing

X

Kneeling

X

Twisting

X

Lifting

X

Carrying

X

Pushing

X

I, (Print Name) ________________________________________________________have received a copy of this job description.

The following signature indicates that I have read and understand all aspects of the job description, and I assert that I am not aware of any reason that would prevent me from performing all job responsibilities under the conditions described. Further, my signature indicates that, upon accepting employment at HMC, I agree to perform the job duties as listed in this job description and all other duties as required.

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