Phlebotomist Ii

GENERAL SUMMARY: (A _brief 1-2 sentence statement_ of the reason the job exists)

Reports to the Laboratory Director with accountability to the Lab Support Services Supervisor, Lab Support Services Manager and the Chief Phlebotomist. Performs venipuncture, finger sticks, heel sticks and other specimen collection methods according to departmental and Northwest Community Hospital (NCH) policies and procedures for inpatients, hospital outpatients, client sites and/or nursing home clients.

II. REPRESENTATIVE FUNCTIONS:
Phlebotomist II (0489) - Draw sites, NCH and client based

Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to assess and treat all age groups of patients from neonatal to geriatric; implements treatment based on the developmental stages of the patient. Performs venipuncture, finger sticks, heel sticks, POC testing (if offered at the draw site location), and other specimen collection according to policy and procedure. Instructs the patient in the collection of urine specimens and other patient collected specimens. Identifies correct patient before collecting specimen; labels all specimens accurately before leaving patient. Completes phlebotomy procedure and specimen process for all timed specimen pick-ups, STATs (based on lab scope of services by location) and special lab orders within established time limits.

Registers the patient in the relevant and appropriate electronic systems, inputs outpatient laboratory orders into the electronic system at the point of service according to compliance regulations; researches and resolves physician orders needing clarification by contacting the physician or office as needed. Identifies Medicare patients requesting services potentially not covered by the Medicare Plan according to compliance regulations; completes an Advance Beneficiary Notice (ABN) when indicated for non-covered services prior to providing services.

Processes and documents verbal and written lab orders and standing orders in accordance with regulatory standards and hospital policy.

Prepares and packages specimens for transport as required using manifests and transport logs. Maintains records such as logs, workload records, and requisitions in a neat and organized manner.

Performs laboratory procedures according to procedure manuals, evaluates test results, including normal and abnormal results, which require notification, documentation and or verification, and communicates issues to manager.

What you will need:Benefits:

- Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development
- Various Medical, Dental, and Vision options, including Domestic Partner Coverage
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Free Parking at designated locations
- Wellness Program Savings Plan
- Health Savings Account Options
- Retirement Options with Company Match
- Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay
- Community Involvement Opportunities