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Marshall Health Network

Outreach Phlebotomist- Charleston, WV Area

Marshall Health Network, Point Pleasant, West Virginia, United States, 25550


Rivers Health is seeking a Per-diem phlebotomist for the Outreach Operations located in the Charleston, WV area.

Responsible for providing phlebotomy services to outreach facilities/nursing homes on a regular scheduled basis. Will deliver

specimens to laboratory department and assist with registration and distribution of obtained specimens within department standards and hospital policies and procedures. High level of confidentiality required.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS :

The following is a summary of the major essential functions of this job.

The incumbent may perform other duties, both major and minor, that are not mentioned below; and specific functions may change from time to time.

Obtains patient lab requisition and collects specimens as ordered byphysician.

Uses established direct identification process of nursing facilityprior to the collection of specimens.

Obtain specimen in appropriate container for testing.Provide phlebotomy/courier services to outside accounts utilizing

private or corporate owned vehicle.

Ensures that adequate supplies are available to complete anticipatedvolume of testing. Checks par-level at nursing facility and restocks as needed by completing lab supply requisition forms.

Follows safety and infection control policies of the laboratory andall other hospital and department policies and procedures.

Participates in all mandated inservice programs on an annual basis.Demonstrates excellence in customer service skills.Fosters an atmosphere of teamwork and collaboration.Participates in PI process.Other duties that may be assigned.Complies with Corporate Policies, Departmental Policies and Procedures and Personnel Employee Handbook.Hours of work will vary due to allocation for travel time to nursingfacilities and draw time of ordered specimen. Start time will begin

at time of first work site, and will continue until they return to

employee's primary residence (address on file). Employees are

responsible for notifying the office of any change in address.

Transports specimen in appropriate container according toregulations.

Mileage calculation will begin at the first work site to nursingfacility, to hospital, and/or designated place and back to home.

Assist with orientation to nursing facilities on collection ofspecimens accordingly.

Utilizes centrifuge at nursing facility as needed.Prepare samples properly for testing by reference laboratory in

appropriate fashion.

Identify accession and distribute samples within department policyand procedure.

Ensures an open line of communication with all outreach staff.

EDUCATION AND FORMAL TRAINING :

Completion of high school or equivalent (plus certification by ASCP desirable). Must have a valid driver's license with a good driving record.

WORK EXPERIENCE :

Three to six months preferred.