Job Description:
- 1 position
- 13-weeks
- ***/hour rate
- The hours are 7 scheduled shifts on and 7 scheduled shifts off. Wednesday-Wednesday hours are 5a-5:30p with the option to pick up 4-7am shifts for overtime.
JobDescription Summary
ThePhlebotomist collects (capillary and venipuncture) blood specimens frompatients of all ages, assists patients with non-blood collections and isresponsible for specimen integrity through accuracy of patient identification,specimen labelling, collection steps and specimen transport. This positionperforms occasional point-of-care patient testing such as glucose. Thephlebotomist provides exceptional customer service.
JobDescription
- Performs patient identification and specimen labeling according to standard operating procedures.
- Understands the phlebotomy processes and techniques in order to obtain quality blood specimens to ensure that correct decisions are made regarding specimen collection.
- Performs, interprets and reports point-of-care testing (e.g. glucose) and quality control.
- Processes laboratory and patient reports according to standard operating procedure, e.g. printing, recording, distributing, faxing, filing, and retrieving.
- Recognizes problems, takes appropriate action, documents problems and corrective action, and follows protocol to notify the Supervisor of problems in a timely manner so as not to jeopardize patient care.
- Actively communicates throughout the shift and manages priority requests in a courteous and timely manner to ensure effective department workflow. Follows up with STAT, ASAP, and Pre-op draws to ensure turnaround times are met.
- Performs other duties as assigned or needed to meet the needs of the department/organization.
Additionalspecialty certification/training as preferred by the work area:
- Emergency Department: Basic Life Support (BLS)within 90 Days of Start Date
Position Urgency:NormalShifts:The hours are 7 scheduled shifts on and 7 scheduled shifts off. Wednesday-Wednesday hours are 5a-5:30p with the option to pick up 4-7am shifts for overtime.State License Details:Upon AcceptanceMinimum Years of Experience:2Sub Specialty:PhlebotomistGeneral Certifications:, General Certifications(BLS/BCLS)Nursing Certifications:Contract Length in Weeks:13