Phlebotomist - Croco Lab - PT - Day

Position Status Part time Shift First Shift (Days - Less than 12 hours per shift) (United States of America) Hours per week 20 Job Information Exemption Status: Non‑Exempt Overview Performs a variety of laboratory tasks in the ambulatory (clinic) setting, including order management, specimen collection (venipuncture and capillary puncture specimens), and waived testing. Processes specimens to allow for safe transport when indicated. Provides specimen collection services in multiple clinic settings, including primary care and specialty care. Works closely with other laboratory personnel, Patient Care Services staff, healthcare providers, and patients to obtain high quality specimens while demonstrating the Stormont Vail Tenets. Education Qualifications High School Diploma / GED; completion of an accredited phlebotomy training program may be substituted for education. (Required) Experience Qualifications Experience with phlebotomy. (Preferred) Experience in a lab or hospital setting. (Preferred) Venipuncture and capillary puncture experience. (Preferred) Experience with electronic medical records and patient privacy. (Preferred) Skills and Abilities Accuracy and attention to detail. (Required proficiency) Follows all OSHA guidelines and hospital and laboratory safety procedures. (Required proficiency) Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards. (Required proficiency) Ability to deal with stressful situations. (Required proficiency) Licenses and Certifications Drivers License – DOT Clean MVR with 3‑year baseline. (Required) Registered Phlebotomy Technician – AMT (Preferred) PBT‑Phlebotomy Technician – ASCP (Preferred) Responsibilities Obtain and properly identify blood specimens by performing venipunctures and capillary punctures in all age groups (newborns, pediatrics, adults, and geriatrics) and patient types. Access, select, release and print test orders from the electronic medical record system. Resolve unusual or duplicative orders as needed. Transcribe outside orders into the electronic medical record system as required. Process specimens according to established procedures. Prepare specimens for transport per International Air Transport Association (IATA) regulations to other laboratories as needed. Perform and result waived point‑of‑care tests. Maintain quality waived test results by following department procedures. Instruct patients in proper procedures for specimen collection when necessary. Answer patient questions regarding collection techniques and offer additional resources if requested. Follow the Phlebotomist Service Standards: use patient‑centric communication; demonstrate empathetic responses to patients' concerns; acknowledge wait times and service delays; protect patient privacy; demonstrate teamwork with all members of the healthcare team; follow the organization's and laboratory's professional behavior guidelines/policies. Assist with teaching, training and mentoring phlebotomist interns and trainees. Maintain and monitor supply stock in the laboratory. Respond appropriately to patient adverse reactions to venipuncture. Travel to alternate clinic locations as needed. Travel Requirements 20% travel to other locations for specimen collection may be required depending on department/shift needs. Required for All Jobs Complies with all policies, standards, mandatory training and requirements of Stormont Vail Health. Performs other duties as assigned. Patient Facing Options Position is patient facing. Physical Demands Balancing: continuously >5 hours. Carrying: continuously >5 hours. Climbing (ladders): rarely Climbing (stairs): rarely Crouching: occasionally 1–3 hours. Driving (automatic): occasionally 1–3 hours. Eye/hand/foot coordination: continuously >5 hours. Feeling: continuously >5 hours. Grasping (fine motor): continuously >5 hours. Grasping (gross hand): continuously >5 hours. Handling: continuously >5 hours. Hearing: continuously >5 hours. Kneeling: rarely Lifting: frequently 3–5 hours up to 25 lbs. Pulling: occasionally 1–3 hours up to 200 lbs. Pushing: occasionally 1–3 hours up to 200 lbs. Reaching (forward): continuously >5 hours up to 25 lbs. Reaching (overhead): occasionally 1–3 hours up to 25 lbs. Repetitive motions: continuously >5 hours. Sitting: occasionally 1–3 hours. Standing: continuously >5 hours. Stooping: occasionally 1–3 hours. Talking: continuously >5 hours. Walking: frequently 3–5 hours. Physical Demand Comments Vision requirements include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, ability to adjust focus, and color discrimination. Phlebotomist occasionally pushes or pulls patients in wheelchairs up to 300–400 pounds. Must be able to lower the head of a phlebotomy chair. Working Conditions Chemical: rarely Combative patients: occasionally 1–3 hours. Dusts: rarely Electrical: rarely Infectious diseases: frequently 3–5 hours. Mechanical: rarely Needle stick: continuously >5 hours. Noise/sounds: continuously >5 hours. Poor ventilation, fumes and/or gases: rarely Risk of exposure to blood and body fluids: continuously >5 hours. Risk of exposure to hazardous drugs: rarely Hazards (other): rarely Equal Employment Opportunity Stormont Vail is an equal opportunity employer and adheres to the philosophy and practice of providing equal opportunities for all employees and prospective employees, without regard to the following classifications: race, color, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, marital status, uniformed service, disability or genetic information. This applies to all aspects of employment practices including hiring, firing, pay, benefits, promotions, lateral movements, job training, and any other terms or conditions of employment. Retaliation is prohibited against any person who files a claim of discrimination, participates in a discrimination investigation, or otherwise opposes an unlawful employment act based upon the above classifications. #J-18808-Ljbffr