Phlebotomy Specialist

1 week ago

Charleston, West Virginia, United States CAMC Health System Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a skilled Phlebotomist to join our team at Memorial Hospital. As a Phlebotomist, you will be responsible for the accurate and timely collection of blood and other specimens from patients. This is a critical role in the laboratory process, and we are looking for a detail-oriented and compassionate individual to fill this position.

Responsibilities
  • Collect blood and other specimens from patients using venipuncture and capillary techniques.
  • Screen and enter patient data into the laboratory computer system and central computer systems.
  • Process, deliver, and prepare laboratory specimens for analysis or transport.
  • Provide instruction to outpatients on proper collection techniques.
  • Enter patient information into the computer, utilizing lab computer test codes and patient location codes.
  • Generate specimen collection lists for the entire laboratory.
  • Read and carry out physician's orders.
  • Communicate with the nursing units and physicians to ensure that proper laboratory tests are ordered.
  • Take corrective action for improperly ordered laboratory tests.
  • Recognize and correct problems according to prescribed phlebotomy protocols.
  • Participate in quality assurance studies and PI/QM meetings.
  • Document any customer, visitor, and patient concern appropriately.
  • Communicate reports to appropriate personnel via phone or fax.
  • Document and take corrective action for improperly labeled and or submitted specimens.
  • Access information from HIS maintaining patient confidentiality.
  • Maintain a clean and safe work area.
  • Perform point of care testing appropriate to department under the direct supervision of a Certified Phlebotomist or Medical Lab Scientist as deemed appropriate by Lab Area Operations Manager.
  • Ensure cleanliness of working materials and equipment.
  • Answer the phone for the department.
  • Route calls to the appropriate person and department.
  • Records messages as necessary.
  • Handles requests as necessary.
  • Picks up and delivers mail as appropriate.
  • Operates the pneumatic tube system properly.
  • Performs basic printer operations and maintenance as indicated.
  • Participates in Massive Operative Bleed protocol for the O.R.
  • Participates in Trauma Priority I and Trauma Priority II notifications.
  • Participate in CODE 1-2-3 collecting and delivering specimens as indicated.
  • Performs proper collection techniques for sweat chloride testing as appropriate per department.
  • Takes a limited role as a preceptor for new hires and students as directed by Certified Phlebotomist or Lab Area Operations Manager.
  • Participates in retaining and obtaining knowledge and skills by acquiring ten (10) continuing education contact hours annually.
  • Read and interpret physicians orders for lab testing on outpatients; troubleshoots for errors and effectively communicates with registration clerks to effect corrections as needed.
  • Maintain adequate phlebotomy supplies inventory in department and nursing units as directed.
  • Obtains appropriate documentation and release specimens to Medical Examiners office, eye bank and C.O.R.E.
  • Obtains appropriate documentation and releases bodies to funeral home or Medical Examiner's office as appropriate per department.
  • Performs basic lab procedures including but not limited to determining urine volumes, simple reagent preparation, and pH determinations under direction of a Certified Phlebotomist.
  • Must maintain Laboratory Phlebotomist Competency Validation.
  • Collects throat swabs and nasopharyngeal swabs for culture as indicated as appropriate per department.
  • Has been evaluated against CLIA-88 requirements and is qualified to perform all duties and responsibilities for this position.
Requirements
  • High School Diploma or GED (Required)
  • Formalized Training (Required)
  • 80 clinical hours with a minimum performance of 100 successful unaided blood collections to include venipunctures and skin punctures; orientation in a full service laboratory; 40 clock hours of didactic training including anatomy and physiology of the circulatory system; specimen collection, processing, and handling; and laboratory operations, (e.g. safety, quality control, etc.).
  • Substitution: Completion of one year full time acceptable experience as a phlebotomy tech in a CLIA laboratory may substitute for formalized training in phlebotomy. This experience must include venipunctures, skin punctures and orientation in a full service laboratory.
  • Point of Care Tech (Required)

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