Phlebotomist

Love what you do; Love where you liveWith team accountability at the forefront of your work ethnic and knowing the sacred trust placed upon us by those we are serving, the phlebotomist is the laboratory's front-line personnel when it comes to the collection of blood samples for laboratory testing. The phlebotomist also performs clinical laboratory pre-analytical laboratory services. This includes knowledge and competency in the following operating systems: Test requests (i.e. requirements for filling out test request forms, authorization to accept verbal orders, etc.), Specimen collection, Specimen Transport, and Specimen Receipt/Processing. Performs ordering, distribution and stocking of laboratory supplies and provides communication link from hospital personnel and technologists, section supervisors and laboratory manager.Required Behaviors: As you go about fulfilling this mission, your work habits and work relationships should embody SJRMC's values. These values are our culture, our identity as an organization. Sacred Trust, Personal Reverence, Thoughtful Anticipation, Team Accountability and Creative Vitality ask more of us than merely completing some list of tasks. Our values ask for a deeper level of commitment, and what is asked of us we freely give because we believe in our mission.Required Qualifications:High School diploma or equivalentGood communication and computer skillsPreferred Qualifications: Previous laboratory skills preferredPhlebotomy certificationDuties and Responsibilities:Patient blood draws. May occasionally drive a hospital vehicle to collect blood samples.Collects and processes specimens in a manner that optimizes final test results. This includes:a. Patient preparationb. Verification of patient identificationc. Application of patient identification systemd. Instructions for blood and non-blood collections, including drug screen collectionse. Competent skills in the collection of venous and capillary punctures including assistance with IV startsf. Special handling requestsg. Timed specimen collectionsh. Is fully competent with performing waved testingIs fully competent with specimen receipt and processing. This includes:a. Specimen accompanied by requestb. Receipt date/time documentedc. Specimen conditiond. Unacceptable specimen rejection and notificatione. Suboptimal material handlingf. Unacceptable specimen dispositiong. LIS accessioning system, continued specimen identification, security, and integrityKnowledge and competency in requirements for a test request. These include:a. Instructions for completion of test request formsb. Instructions for clinical informationc. Instructions for specimen sourced. Instructions for diagnosisUnderstands the Medicare medical necessity procedure for collection of specimens and handling of Advanced Beneficiary Notice (ABN)Competent in the use of the StedyAuthorized to accept and document verbal phone ordersKnowledge of laboratory testing and computer skillsUnderstands guidelines for emergency testing: Priority for patient specimen handlingKnowledge of computer downtime proceduresCompetent with specimen identification standards according to CLSICompetent with protocol for minimization of large draw volumesHas knowledge of the proper preservation, transport media, and the importance of prompt delivery of laboratory specimensHas knowledge of storage requirements for specimen integrityKnowledge of how to order and cancel patient ordersProvides communication link from the hospital personnel and technologists, section supervisors and/or laboratory directorMaintains certification and skills for direct patient care. This also includes annual CEUs, safety and laboratory competency requirements. Security access to LIS to complete required duties onlyOrders, distributes, and stocks laboratory suppliesMake sure that scheduling needs are communicated to the section supervisor or laboratory director and work with other processors for coverageParticipate in laboratory meetingsDemonstrates teamwork by example in day-to-day coordination of duties with other staff, by accepting equitable amount of callback, weekend, and holiday work assignments. Scheduling conflicts are virtually always resolved through cooperative discussions with fellow staff members.Successful performance will be monitored by specimens per year lost for testing due to unsatisfactory identification, improper collection, storage or techniqueAll patients (in-house or out) and physicians and physician office personnel will be handled in a courteous, friendly and professional manner. No more than two valid client complaints per calendar year.Each employee is responsible for implementing SJRMC's Service Standards into their daily work. Safety, Courtesy, Effectiveness, and StewardshipOther duties as assignedEmployees are held accountable for all duties of this job.Physical Demands and Environmental Work Conditions:Physical working environment may include, but not limited to, any of the following hazards: chemical, electrical, mechanical, biohazard waste, explosive, radiation, etc.Environmental conditions may include, but not limited to, variations in temperature, noise, odors, etc.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to constantly stand and walk. The employee frequently is required to stoop, crouch and twist. The employee is occasionally required to kneel, squat and sit.Functional physical demands include manual dexterity, fine motor skills and reaching. The following senses will be needed for essential duties of the job: speech, vision, hearing, smell and touch.