Job Description - Phlebotomist I - Laboratory Medicine (074605) Phlebotomist I - Laboratory Medicine - 074605 POSITION SUMMARY
Provides quality phlebotomy service and laboratory stewardship by ensuring optimal support of laboratory testing activities through timely, accurate specimen collection and preparation. Deals with customers in a friendly, courteous, professional, and appropriate manner.
PRIMARY ACCOUNTABILITIES
- Complies with all Health First, Health First Laboratory policies and procedures, along with all pertinent federal and state accreditation agency requirements.
- Complies with policies, procedures, processes in the collection and processing of patient specimens and provision of patient services, including offsite phlebotomy services as applicable.
- Meets goals and shows commitment to continuous improvement of performance metrics developed to provide quality patient care.
- Assures valid patient results as evidenced by zero patient or sample identification errors in the pre-analytical and post-analytical phases of laboratory procedures per evaluation period.
- Demonstrates the appropriate skillsets as determined by Competency Assessments.
- Performs basic computer skills pertinent to job performance.
- Meets departmental staffing demands (i.e., holidays, weekends, coverage for illness and/or emergencies, reduced operations, increased workload) per department expectations and demonstrates effective time management.
- Complies with the Health First I-Care values and demonstrates effective communication with co-workers and management to include proper escalation when necessary.
- Performs Point of Care Testing (POC) on the lab menu at the assigned site, correctly and in a timely manner, if applicable.
- Participate in Proficiency Testing as determined by state regulations, if applicable.
- Assists with the performance of lab registration, insurance eligibilities, authorizations, and payments, if applicable.
- Additional duties as assigned by laboratory administration.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Education and Experience: High school diploma or equivalent with one year of venipuncture experience, or high school diploma or equivalent with proof of completion/letter from a phlebotomy training program provided within the first 90 days of employment. Medical certificates that include phlebotomy training may be considered.
- Certification: Current AHA BLS certification and maintained.
- Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Strong computer skills, excellent customer service skills, good oral and written communication skills, ability to prioritize and organize work.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Ability to adapt to a combination of sitting, walking, bending, stooping, reaching, and lifting throughout the shift.
- Ability to push wheelchairs, stretcher, and beds.
- Ability to be flexible in covering required shifts (mandatory overtime).
- Ability to lift up to 20 pounds unassisted, several times a day.
- Willing and able to work with bio-hazardous/toxic materials following OSHA guidelines.
- Visual acuity and hand-eye coordination to perform clinical tasks.
- Must be able to pass a colorblind test.
- Must be able to stand for extended periods of time.
- Must be able to sit and operate a computer.
: Technicians : Cape Canaveral Hospital : United States-Florida - Brevard County-Cocoa Beach : Full-time Shift Times: 11:00 am - 7:30 pm : Associate | |
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