North Arkansas Regional Medical Center
Phlebotomist
North Arkansas Regional Medical Center, Harrison, Arkansas, us, 72602
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 competencyDemonstrates accuracyAdequate response on STATS and TIMED drawsDemonstrates 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 usageKeep filing, log, tally sheets, and other forms current.Faxing and phoning of test results to Dr. (or as requested).Distribution of final reportsActively 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:
RequiredPreferredEducation:High school diploma or GEDLevel 3-
Completed an accredited Phlebotomy programExperience:Level 2-
1 year experience working as a phlebotomistDegrees, Licensure, and/or Certification:BLS certificationLevel 1 - Certified Medical Assistant or Licensed EMTKnowledge, Skills, and Abilities:Computer skillsMedical TerminologyMust be able to read, write, speak and understand English
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 competencyDemonstrates accuracyAdequate response on STATS and TIMED drawsDemonstrates 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 usageKeep filing, log, tally sheets, and other forms current.Faxing and phoning of test results to Dr. (or as requested).Distribution of final reportsActively 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:
RequiredPreferredEducation:High school diploma or GEDLevel 3-
Completed an accredited Phlebotomy programExperience:Level 2-
1 year experience working as a phlebotomistDegrees, Licensure, and/or Certification:BLS certificationLevel 1 - Certified Medical Assistant or Licensed EMTKnowledge, Skills, and Abilities:Computer skillsMedical TerminologyMust be able to read, write, speak and understand English