PHLEBOTOMIST

• Demonstrates competency in Laboratory Information System (LIS) functions by accurately placing orders, monitor various reports to track specimen and/or results, responding to system errors, and correctly look up test codes, collection info, and physician demographics.
• Follow standard precautions when performing venous or capillary phlebotomy.
• Assure the correct identification of patient and specimen by using two identifiers.
• Follow specific written department protocols for blood collection and post-venipuncture care.
• Respond to pages within an acceptable time frame and based on appropriate prioritization.
• Demonstrate minimal redraws and performs in compliance with redraw policy.
• Maintain acceptable blood culture contamination rate of <2%.
• Assist or perform specimen procurement techniques as required.
• Assist with urine drug screen collections and collections for legal alcohols, following established protocol.
• Perform nasal and throat swab collections.
• Receive and process laboratory orders, document receipt of specimens, and assess basic specimen appropriateness.
• Process orders and patients appropriately during downtime to ensure progression to testing.
• Interact effectively with healthcare providers, co-workers and patients to represent the department and to obtain and exchange information needed to expedite quality laboratory services.
• Assure that telephones are answered with professional etiquette and manage calls to keep hold time and transfers to a minimum.
• Remain current with changes in department protocols in order to communicate accurate information.
• Deliver specimens to laboratory in a timely manner, packaging samples to ensure safe transport.
• Fill supply orders and send supplies to floors as needed.
• Monitor collection lists and unreceived lists
• Maintain operational readiness to provide prompt response to service requests.
• Inventories and rotate stock to limit unnecessary waste, monitor phlebotomy basket for out dated inventory.
• Perform scanning and indexing of patient orders at time of registration
• Ready samples for transport, including any and all computer work required, i.e. click and pack, tracking, etc.
• Operate hospital vehicles in compliance with all regulations, ensuring safe and efficient travel between collection sites.
• Participate in the phlebotomy competency and validation of new employees, RN's and technical partners.
• Other duties as assigned.

• High School Diploma or GED, or Higher Level of Education.
• Completion of Phlebotomy Training Program, Medical Assistant Training Program or six (6) months experience performing phlebotomy.
• Knowledge of coding, basic math, and payer/insurance benefits is preferred
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and general office related equipment, such as a fax or copier is preferred
• Medical terminology and specimen knowledge and laboratory information system experience preferred.

• Experience in Healthcare setting.

• Valid Driver’s License (if out of state hire, the record report from applicable state’s driver license department is required).

• Act 34 with renewal
• Act 33 with renewal
• Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal

• →This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities, but does serve as a coach and mentor for other positions in the department.

 

• Incumbent will be scheduled based on operational need (rotate shifts, standby, on-call, etc.).
• Travel may be expected locally between System locations.

Extreme Heat

 

 

 

 

 

 

X

Extreme Cold

 

 

 

 

 

 

X

Heights

 

 

 

 

 

 

X

Confined Spaces

 

 

 

 

 

 

X

Extreme Noise(>85dB)

 

 

 

 

 

 

X

Mechanical Hazards

 

 

 

 

 

 

X

Use of Vibrating Tools

 

 

 

 

 

 

X

Operates Vehicle (company)

X

 

 

X

 

 

 

Operates Heavy Equipment

 

 

 

 

 

 

X

Use of Lifting/Transfer Devices

 

 

 

 

 

 

X

Rotates All Shifts

X

 

 

X

 

 

 

8 Hours Shifts

X

 

X

 

 

 

 

10-12 Hours Shifts

 

X

 

 

 

X

 

On-Call

 

 

 

 

 

 

X

Overtime(+8/hrs/shift; 40/hr/wk)

X

 

 

 

X

 

 

Travel Between Sites

X

 

 

X

 

 

 

Direct Patient Care

X

 

 

X

 

 

 

Respirator Protective Equipment

X

 

 

 

 

X

 

Eye Protection

X

 

 

 

 

X

 

Head Protection (hard hat)

 

 

 

 

 

 

X

Hearing Protection

 

 

 

 

 

 

X

Hand Protection

X

 

X

 

 

 

 

Feet, Toe Protection

 

 

 

 

 

 

X

Body Protection

X

 

 

X

 

 

 

Latex Exposure

 

X

 

X

 

 

 

Solvent Exposure

 

 

 

 

 

 

X

Paint (direct use) Exposure

 

 

 

 

 

 

X

Dust (sanding) Exposure

 

 

 

 

 

 

X

Ethylene Oxide Exposure

 

 

 

 

 

 

X

Cytotoxic (Chemo) Exposure

 

 

 

 

 

 

X

Blood/Body Fluid Exposure

X

 

 

X

 

 

 

Chemicals (direct use) Exposure

 

 

 

 

 

 

X

Mist Exposure

 

 

 

 

 

 

X

Wax Stripper (direct use)

 

 

 

 

 

 

X

Non-Ionizing Radiation Exposure

 

 

 

 

 

 

X

Ionizing Radiation Exposure

 

 

 

 

 

 

X

Laser Exposure

 

 

 

 

 

 

X

 

Bending (Stooping)

X

 

 

X

 

 

 

Sitting

X

 

 

 

X

 

 

Walking

X

 

 

X

 

 

 

Climbing Stairs

 

X

 

 

 

X

 

Climbing Ladders

 

 

 

 

 

 

X

Standing

X

 

 

X

 

 

 

Kneeling

 

 

 

 

 

 

X

Squatting (Crouching)

 

X

 

 

 

X

 

Twisting/Turning

X

 

 

 

X

 

 

Keyboard/Computer Operation

X

 

 

X

 

 

 

Gross Grasp

 

X

 

 

 

X

 

Fine Finger Manipulation

X

 

 

X

 

 

 

Hand/Arm Coordination

X

 

 

X

 

 

 

Pushing/Pulling(lbs. of force)

X

 

 

10#

 

 

 

Carry

X

 

 

5#

 

 

 

Transfer/Push/Pull Patients

 

 

 

 

 

 

X

Seeing Near w/Acuity

X

 

X

 

 

 

 

Feeling (Sensation)

X

 

X

 

 

 

 

Color Vision

X

 

X

 

 

 

 

Hearing Clearly

X

 

 

X

 

 

 

Pulling/Pushing Objects Overhead

 

 

 

 

 

 

X

Reaching Above Shoulder Level

 

X

 

 

 

X

 

Reaching Forward

X

 

 

X

 

 

 

Lifting Floor to Knuckle

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10#

 

 

Lifting Seat Pan to Knuckle

###

 

 

 

 

 

X

Lifting Knuckle to Shoulder

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10#

 

Lifting Shoulder to Overhead

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X

When lift requirement is in excess of 50#, lift assistance (2 person) and/or transfer device is required.