Phlebotomist - Clinical Lab
Qualifications
Endurance (e.g. continuous typing, prolonged standing/bending, walking)
High school diploma or equivalent required
Has the ability to perform all testing required at our satellite locations
Knowledge of medical terminology, HIPAA guidelines and laboratory requirements to include skills in phlebotomy techniques with adult, pediatric, and geriatric patients, computer/data entry skills and phone etiquette are required
Attention to detail, ability to critically think, multitask, and maintain accuracy during periods of frequent interruptions in a fast-paced environment
Consistently demonstrate the ability to communicate in a clear and effective manner and read/follow procedures accurately
Benefits
Pay Range: $0.00 - $0.00 Hourly
The provided compensation range is based on industry standards and salary determinations will be made based on numerous factors including but not limited to years of experience and location of position
Total Rewards at VillageMD
Participation in VillageMD’s benefit platform includes Medical, Dental, Life, Disability, Vision, FSA coverages and a 401k savings plan
Responsibilities
Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7am - 3:30pm with rotating Saturday shifts, 8am - 1pm
Uses appropriate aseptic technique to draw blood cultures
Processes Stat specimens according to Summit Health SOP
Prepares collection containers with appropriate preservatives for patients and gives instructions for proper collection of specimens at home (Urine & Stool)
Properly measures and records a volume for a 24-hr collection
Properly collects a COC Urine Drug Screen
Properly administers and collects a H
pylori Breath test
Properly handles orders on minors
Uses the correct procedure for completing paperwork and labeling of specimen for OVH Blood Bank specimens
Processes satellite specimens and delivers them to the appropriate department
Monitors inventory levels and follows appropriate protocol for replenishing supplies in phlebotomy room and storage area
Deletes/cancels orders as necessary with full documentation of reason
Ensures proper patient charge deletion according to departmental policy
Recalls patients for follow-up procedures or error correction as required
Documents callbacks in the lab logbook
Utilizes LIS for all applicable functions to perform job duties, including downtime procedures
Adapts work schedule to meet emergency staffing needs
Demonstrates competency in all areas of adult phlebotomy*
Demonstrates competency in all areas of pediatric phlebotomy*
Demonstrates competency in all areas of infant phlebotomy*
Demonstrates competency in performing skin punctures*
Demonstrates competency in performing bleeding times including entering the result in the LIS and the logbook
Includes: Correct Order of Draw for multiple tube collection, using good judgment in evaluating specimens using established protocol, and demonstrating application of an adequate bandage to puncture site with explanation of puncture site care to patient
Properly check-in a patient in a satellite lab, including arriving the patient on the day-list
Properly process lab and office collected specimens for transport to the main lab by courier
Contact a courier for a Stat pickup in a satellite office
Properly perform, log, and enter a result for a Rapid Strep and or Hemoccult test in the LIS
Notifies physician of critical (positive) result
Trains new staff in proper lab policies and procedures
Other job duties as required
Combative Patients / Visitors
Exposure to infectious hazards, blood, body fluids, non-intact skin or tissue specimens
Contact with patients or patient specimens is possible
Unplanned or unexpected exposure
Travel to satellite locations as needed