Phlebotomist - TRH

Position Description Serves patients by preparing specimens for laboratory testing; performing screening procedures.Job Duties: Verifies patient by reading patient identification.Obtains blood specimens by performing venipunctures and fingersticks.Maintains specimen integrity by using aseptic technique, following department procedures; observing isolation procedures.Tracks collected specimens by initialling, dating, and noting times of collection; maintaining daily tallies of collections performed.Maintains quality results by following department procedures and testing schedule; recording results in the quality-control log; identifying and reporting needed changes.Maintains safe, secure, and healthy work environment by following standards and procedures; complying with legal regulations.Resolves unusual test orders by contacting the physician, pathologist, nursing station, or reference laboratory; referring unresolved orders back to the originator for further clarification; notifying supervisor of unresolved orders.Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations.Serves and protects the hospital community by adhering to professional standards, hospital policies and procedures, federal, state, and local requirements.Enhances phlebotomy department and hospital reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.Education: High school diploma or GED required.Training/Experience: Prior experience highly desired. Phlebotomy certification through ASCP, ASPT, NCA or equivalent agency is preferred.Skills/Qualifications: Age specific communication skillsEMR/EHR ExperienceCustomer ServiceTime ManagementOrganizationAttention to DetailProfessionalismQuality FocusType: Part-time