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PRN 6:30pm-3:00am every other weekend. This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.
Job Responsibility:
Performs venipuncture, capillary fingerstick or heel puncture as appropriate for inpatients and outpatients
Uses judgment for individual blood collections with regard to timing of test, special techniques or preparations needed, and proper handling and transport
Must recognize discrepancies and be able to resolve
Routes all specimens to appropriate area for testing
Follows OSHA standards
Is proficient at accessioning, rescheduling, and appropriately ordering/canceling test requests in Laboratory computer system
Must utilize computer system to obtain work lists for blood collections
Is available by pager at all times during shift for the stat/asap collection of blood or pickup of stat blood and body fluid specimens as needed
Interacts frequently with employees and patients in patient care areas while collecting blood samples
Works closely with phlebotomists and other laboratory personnel to assure the timely collection and testing of blood samples
Between collection rounds while in lab, monitor blood collection requests, paging other phlebotomists when needed
Answers phone and organizes workload for next scheduled collection
Reviews status of orders/tests and follow ups as needed, including workload logs for each shift
Sends and receives appropriate specimens/collection container through pneumatic tube system
Notifies appropriate supervisor or charge person if problems arise with the tube system
Loads/reloads printers used in Phlebotomy area of the Laboratory
Assists in the training of new employees and phlebotomy students
Participates in continuing education in-services as required and attends other continuing education programs pertinent to Phlebotomy / Laboratory
Participates in CQI as appropriate
Supports and maintains a positive work environment following lab and hospital policies and procedures.
Requirements:
Must be eligible for certification as a phlebotomist
Must be a High School or GED Diploma Graduate
Completion of approved phlebotomy training course, or 6 months phlebotomy experience in hospital or other patient care setting
Must have computer knowledge and skills
Must have manual dexterity
Must maintain patient confidentiality
Must be able to use visual near and distance acuity
Must have verbal ability to communicate in person and over the phone or radio
Must be able to assist co-workers in transfers and transport supplies, patients/residents, or equipment using good body mechanics
Must have functional range of motion of the cervical, thoracic and lumbar spines, upper and lower extremities with a grip strength of 60-80 pounds
Must be able to forward reach, overhead reach, bend, squat, kneel and change from one position to the other rapidly
Must be able to lift 25-60 lbs. and carry 25-50 pounds
Must be able to tolerate high noise, busy atmospheres and noxious odors
Must be able to work in noisy environments and be self directed to complete jobs as ordered
Must be able to remain calm under stressful situations
Must be able to assess and respond to multiple situations simultaneously
Must be able to assist co-workers in multiple overlapping tasks simultaneously
Must be able to prioritize job tasks and organize work space to be efficient and conducive to completing work tasks as assigned in a timely manner
If job class is identified as falling under POPE C, the individual must pass the cardiac recovery test.
What we offer:
Paid Time Off programs
Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs