WI3662865

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High School Diploma/GED

High School Diploma/GED Equivalent

Unspecified

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JOB REQUIREMENTS: Overview Draws blood from patients, processes
specimens and performs administrative duties as required. Work at other
Mercy facilities performing the same functions, as required. Work
alternate shifts, weekends and holidays as needed to adequately provide
services. Perform other duties and projects as assigned.
Responsibilities Essential Duties and Responsibilities Proficient with
Hospital Information System (HIS) and Laboratory Information Systems
(LIS) to release orders or register patients as needed. Performs patient
registration, payment collection, data entry of demographic and
insurance information and other procedures as necessary to support
efficient sample processing. Transfers patient test requests from
scripts, requisitions, and verbal orders into the HIS and laboratory
computer systems. Answers and screen telephone calls in a professional
and helpful manner. Resolve unusual or unclear test orders by contacting
the physician, nurse, reference laboratory and documents actions taken.
Refer all unresolved issues to the appropriate supervisor. Generates
lists and labels. Runs daily reports. Reviews order monitor and
investigate the collection summary report. Assess orders for special
collection requirements; patient preparation and appropriate order of
draw. Accurately identify patients using two patient identifiers.
Proficiently perform phlebotomy on patient population to obtain blood
specimens. Possess the ability to assess patient response to procedure
and interact with the patient at a level that is understandable and
comfortable for the patient. Assess patient reaction to procedures and
adjust process as indicated. Obtain medical/supervisory assistance as
necessary. Accurately identify and label specimens with patient name,
date of birth, date and time of collection and collector code. Assure
specimen integrity by using aseptic technique and following appropriate
procedures. Proficiently collect other samples as indicated including
throat swabs, MRSA swabs, urine samples, heel sticks, finger sticks,
blood cultures and blood bank specimens. Performs arterial punctures to
obtain blood specimens from adults including the appropriate collection
charge. (RMH Phlebotomy only). Performs glucose tolerance and hormone
stimulation specimen collection in the specified time increments, as
well as accurate patient preparation. Performs research program, Lab
One, and special collection kit specimen collection. Provides patient
instruction in the collection and handling of personally collected
specimens. Performs specialized sample collections including breath
alcohol testing, random urine drug screens, pre-employment urine drug
screens and legal urine drug screens. Receives and accessions collected
specimens using LIS, examines for testing acceptability,\... For full
info follow application link. EOE&AA/M/F/Vet/Disabled. Mercy is an equal
employment opportunity employer functioning under Affirmative Action
Plans. \*\*\*\*\* APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online:
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