Phlebotomy Specialist

4 weeks ago


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

As a Phlebotomist at CAMC Health System, you will be responsible for the accurate and timely performance of venipuncture and/or capillary specimen collection to obtain quality laboratory results. You will also be responsible for screening and entering patient data into the Laboratory computer system and central computer systems.

Responsibilities
  • Perform venipuncture and capillary blood collections according to procedure and policy.
  • Perform blood culture collections and other collections according to procedure and policy.
  • Responsible for the collection, labeling, processing, and distribution of specimens to appropriate sections of the laboratory.
  • Responsible for accessing various laboratory computer programs, including specimen tracking.
  • Process, deliver, and/or prepare laboratory specimens for analysis or transport.
  • Provide instruction to outpatients on proper collection techniques, i.e. 24-hour urine collections.
  • Enter patient information into the computer, utilizing lab computer test codes and patient location codes. Generate specimen collection lists for the entire laboratory which requires familiarity with all laboratory tests, computer functions, duplicate orders, and ordering patterns for the nursing units.
  • 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.
  • Record messages as necessary.
  • Handle requests as necessary.
  • Pick up and deliver mail as appropriate.
  • Operate the pneumatic tube system properly.
  • Perform basic printer operations and maintenance as indicated.
  • Participate in Massive Operative Bleed protocol for the O.R.
  • Participate in Trauma Priority I and Trauma Priority II notifications.
  • Participate in CODE 1-2-3 collecting and delivering specimens as indicated.
  • Perform proper collection techniques for sweat chloride testing as appropriate per department.
  • Take a limited role as a preceptor for new hires and students as directed by Certified Phlebotomist or Lab Area Operations Manager.
  • Participate 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; troubleshoot for errors and effectively communicate with registration clerks to effect corrections as needed.
  • Maintain adequate phlebotomy supplies inventory in department and nursing units as directed.
  • Obtain appropriate documentation and release specimens to Medical Examiners office, eye bank, and C.O.R.E.
  • Obtain appropriate documentation and release bodies to funeral home or Medical Examiner's office as appropriate per department.
  • Perform basic lab procedures including but not limited to determining urine volumes, simple reagent preparation, and pH determinations under direction of a Certified Phlebotomist.
  • Maintain Laboratory Phlebotomist Competency Validation.
  • Collect 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.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

The employee must possess/obtain (by the end of the orientation period) and demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide developmentally appropriate assessment, treatment, or care as defined by the department's identified patient ages. Specifically, the employee must be able to demonstrate competency in: 1) ability to obtain and interpret information in terms of patient needs; 2) knowledge of growth and development; and 3) understanding of the range of treatment needed by the patient.

Common Duties and Responsibilities
  • Maintain and document all applicable required information.
  • Demonstrate positive customer service and co-worker interactions.
  • Comply with the company's attendance policy.
  • Participate in the continuous, quality improvement activities of the department and institution.
  • Perform work in a cost-effective manner.
  • Perform work in accordance with all departmental pay practices and scheduling policies, including but not limited to, overtime, various shift work, and on-call.
  • Perform work in alignment with the overall mission and strategic plan of the organization.
  • Follow organizational and departmental policies and procedures, as applicable.
  • Perform related duties as assigned.
Education
  • High School Diploma or GED (Required)
  • Formalized Training (Required)

Experience: 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.

Credentials
  • Point of Care Tech (Required)

Work Schedule: Varies

Status: Full Time Regular 1.0

Location: Memorial Hospital

Location of Job: US:WV:Charleston

Talent Acquisition Specialist: Lisa C. Skidmore


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