Phlebotomist-F/T

JOB SUMMARY

The Phlebotomist will assist Laboratory Technologists in duties necessary for collecting and processing specimens within the laboratory.

RESPONSIBILITIES

1) Performs phlebotomy duties as needed.

· Communicate effectively with patients. Verbally receiving patient name and DOB.

· Properly clean venipuncture site.

· Collect specimens in correct order of draw and ensure correct specimen is collected for test ordered.

· Ensure all specimens are labeled correctly with patient name, DOB, visit number, time, date, and initials of collector prior to patient leaving phlebotomy area.

· Delivering all specimens in a timely manner to the laboratory.

· Process and accession specimens delivered to the Laboratory.

2) Ensure all specimens are in the appropriate container, collected properly, specimen container is not expired, and labeled correctly.

· Ensure that all specimens have the required information for processing (meeting all regulatory guidelines).

· Centrifuge specimens timely to maintain specimen integrity.

· Follow OSHA guidelines when processing and accessioning specimens.

3) Verify orders and test requisitions for validity, notifies lab tech of any concerns.

· Transcribe orders to the LIS system.

· Performs quick registration as needed.

· Verifies specimens/orders in the LIS, entering the appropriate initials, dates and times.

· Dispatch/deliver specimens to the appropriate testing area according to priority.

· Ensure all necessary specimens are sent to the reference laboratory along with  the appropriate paperwork.

· Enter necessary data into the Laboratory Information System (LIS) to admit patients, order tests, add comments, etc.

· Knowledge and proper use of the Hospital Information System (HIS).

· Knowledge and proper usage of the on-line Reference Inquiry Directory and  guidelines.

4) Knowledge of preparing and sending specimen manifest via reference system. (LabCorp)

· Knowledge of all reference laboratory requisitions.

· Order and stock necessary supplies.

· Maintain appropriate logs and required records.

· Answer phones, take messages, send faxes, as required.

· Perform all duties, including manual testing.

· Enhance professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature, in-service meetings, and workshops.

5) Ensure that the Laboratory Manager and/or Diagnostic Services Director are informed and kept abreast of all needs and concerns.

· Assist on special projects as needed by the Laboratory Manager.

· Maintain confidentiality.

· Perform other duties as assigned.

· Follows Hood Memorial Hospitals Compliance Programs and Federal and State  Regulatory guidelines.

· Performs all duties in a safe manner and follows Hood Memorial Hospitals safety policies and procedures.

Other Duties

1. Maintain professional behavior in stressful situations.

2. Participate in unit meetings and in-service education as required by hospital policy.

3. Attendance at various committee meetings as required.

4. Other duties as assigned.

A. Experience, Knowledge, and Skill

1. Previous experience required: preferred

2. Specialized or Technical Education Required:

High School diploma and certificate from an approved phlebotomy training program.