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Phlebotomist

Independence Health System

#Phlebotomy #Patient Care #Medical Terminology #Healthcare #Medical Assistant #Venipuncture #Specimen Collection #Clinical Laboratory #LIS

Quick overview

Perform venous and capillary phlebotomy while ensuring accurate patient identification and specimen processing. Manage laboratory orders, transport samples safely, and maintain operational readiness of supplies.

Requirements summary

Requires a High School Diploma or GED and completion of a Phlebotomy/Medical Assistant program or six months of experience. Must possess a valid driver's license and required background clearances (Act 33, 34, and 73).

high schoolprofessional certificateMedical TerminologyMicrosoft OfficePatient RegistrationSpecimen ProcessingSpecimen ProcurementPatient IdentificationBlood Culture CollectionUrine Drug Screen CollectionLaboratory Information System (LIS)Capillary PhlebotomyVenous PhlebotomyNasal and Throat Swabs

Job description

Essential Job Functions
Demonstrates competency in Laboratory Information System (LIS) functions by accurately placing orders, monitor various reports to track specimen and/or results, responding to system errors, and correctly look up test codes, collection info, and physician demographics.
Follow standard precautions when performing venous or capillary phlebotomy.
Assure the correct identification of patient and specimen by using two identifiers.
Follow specific written department protocols for blood collection and post-venipuncture care.
Respond to pages within an acceptable time frame and based on appropriate prioritization.
Demonstrate minimal redraws and performs in compliance with redraw policy.
Maintain acceptable blood culture contamination rate of <2%.
Assist or perform specimen procurement techniques as required.
Assist with urine drug screen collections and collections for legal alcohols, following established protocol.
Perform nasal and throat swab collections.
Receive and process laboratory orders, document receipt of specimens, and assess basic specimen appropriateness.
Process orders and patients appropriately during downtime to ensure progression to testing.
Interact effectively with healthcare providers, co-workers, and patients to represent the department and to obtain and exchange information needed to expedite quality laboratory services.
Assure that telephones are answered with professional etiquette and manage calls to keep hold time and transfers to a minimum.
Remain current with changes in department protocols to communicate accurate information.
Deliver specimens to laboratory in a timely manner, packaging samples to ensure safe transport.
Fill supply orders and send supplies to floors as needed.
Monitor collection lists and unreceived lists.
Maintain operational readiness to provide prompt response to service requests.
Inventories and rotate stock to limit unnecessary waste, monitor phlebotomy basket for outdated inventory.
Perform scanning and indexing of patient orders at time of registration.

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