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Collects and prepares blood specimens for laboratory testing, represents the laboratory to patients and their families. Reviews physician orders, obtains clinical and demographic information, prints draw lists, and verifies patient identification and correct specimen type for tests requested.
Job Responsibility:
Collects and prepares blood specimens for laboratory testing, represents the laboratory to patients and their families
Reviews physician orders, obtains clinical and demographic information, prints draw lists, and verifies patient identification and correct specimen type for tests requested
Ensures positive patient identification
Prioritizes phlebotomy duties to achieve efficiency
Readily responds to changes in work schedules and volumes
Continually uses time to departmental advantage when work schedules are light
Answers the telephone to schedule tests, relays accurate information and responds to stat draw requests from all patient care areas in a STAT manner
Efficiently directs calls to appropriate area or person
Obtains and enters information into the L.I.S. and the H.I.S., registers patients into HIS
Updates all information, demographics and insurance
Orders test information, prints labels and labels specimens at point of service
Maintains equipment and inventory of needed supplies
Keeps the patient drawing area clean and tidy
Maintains phlebotomy basket / cart
ensuring safety measures are followed
Recognizes the Phlebotomist-Registrar's role as it relates to the overall function of the laboratory, patient care, customer service and the business of healthcare
Conscious of biohazard safety as it relates to the job
use of the pneumatic tube system, manual delivery of specimens to main lab, disposal of blood collection equipment, changing of gloves between patients
Bedside manner and attitude toward the patient
Performs medical necessity checks prior to out-patient phlebotomy
Ensures specimens are packaged properly and delivered to Specimen Processing in a timely manner
Serves as a resource and teaches new employees
Requirements:
Phlebotomy technique, competence in venipuncture, micro collection, bleeding times, blood cultures, therapeutic phlebotomy, Blood Bank specimens
Able to communicate effectively, pleasantly, cooperatively and discreetly with patients, physicians, hospital employees and the public
Able to work under pressure
Willingness to increase knowledge of laboratory/hospital functions
Demonstrates creativity and initiative in problem solving
Phlebotomy certification within 1 year
Knowledge Of Office Equipment
Clear Communication Skills Both Written and Verbal
Knowledge Of Basic Computer Programs
Able To Keep Confidential Information Regarding Patients, Team Members
Able To Withstand Crisis Situations
Has Skills to Provides Customer Service to Patients, Team Members and Visitors
Experience With or Completed Course in Medical Terminology