Phlebotomist Job at North Arkansas Regional Medical Center in Harrison

Overview:

Collects and prepares blood specimens and other samples for laboratory testing.

Maintains collection areas and equipment and performs record keeping duties.

Typically has completed a phlebotomy program or a medical laboratory technician program that includes phlebotomy.

Responsibilities:

Phlebotomist is responsible for collecting blood specimens and pre-analytical processing of all incoming specimens and responsible for filing and charting patient results, including send out testing (post-analytical).

• Competent phlebotomy techniques for all 5 age levels.
• Demonstrates competency
• Demonstrates accuracy
• Adequate response on STATS and TIMED draws
• Demonstrates skills in Meditech system (ordering, admitting, access, and patient inquiry, charge/credit, printing and reporting).
• Specimens are dispatched to Main Lab are timely and correctly labeled.
• Proper phone usage
• Keep filing, log, tally sheets, and other forms current.
• Faxing and phoning of test results to Dr. (or as requested).
• Distribution of final reports
• Actively increasing computer skills.
• Performance of daily, weekly, and monthly phlebotomy tasks.
• Maintain a balance inventory of supplies/Cost consciousness.
• Insure drawing area is clean, organized and free of clutter.
• Understands chain of authority and doesnt circumvent it.
• Supports and enforces NARMC Lab and HR Directives.
• Notifies Lab Director of all complaints and harmful conditions.
• Engages in Lab related activities during slack time.

Clinical Ladder

Level 1: trainee; might have experience or certification as a Medical Assistant or EMT.

Level 2: Not certified or completed an accredited Phlebotomy program; has 1 year or more experience working as a phlebotomist.

Level 3: Completed an accredited Phlebotomy program.

Qualifications:

	Required	Preferred
Education:	High school diploma or GED Level 3- Completed an accredited Phlebotomy program
Experience:	Level 2- 1 year experience working as a phlebotomist
Degrees, Licensure, and/or Certification:	BLS certification	Level 1- Certified Medical Assistant or Licensed EMT
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:	Computer skills Medical Terminology Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English