Phlebotomist

OB/GYN/Infertility Phlebotomist

Atlanta Center for Reproductive Medicine (ACRM) specializes in the treatment of infertility and other reproductive endocrinology disorders. As one of the largest centers in the metropolitan area treating infertility, for 20+ years ACRM has provided care in Advanced Reproductive Technologies (ART), including in-vitro fertilization (IVF), pre-genetic diagnosis (PGD), and egg recipiency.

The Clinical Phlebotomist is responsible for the daily management of OB/GYN/Infertility patients. When performing the responsibilities of phlebotomist, they will obtain blood samples from patients by venipuncture. They are largely responsible for specimen processing to reference laboratories as well as tracking of returned results. Quality Assurance and maintenance activities are required responsibilities of a phlebotomist. They report to the Office Manager and take direction from the Director of Nursing, other physicians and mid levels.

This is a Full time position Monday-Friday from 7:15am to 4:00pm and one weekend a month from 7:15-12:00pm. You will be located at our Perimeter office but may require floating between our other 2 locations for coverage on an as needed basis.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS FOR PHLEBOTOMIST RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Follow proper specimen collection procedures, including patient preparation and venipuncture, specimen labeling, handling, processing and preparation, transportation and storage of specimens.
• Verify patient ID and information.
• Prepare specimens for send out to various reference laboratories.
• Process and track all send out tests to/from reference laboratories.
• Generate billing information for requested laboratory testing.
• Route billing information to insurance company when indicated.
• Responsible for review of any highly unusual or critical results and notify nurse and/or physician.
• Perform and document daily quality control/quality assurance activities.
• Perform and document preventative maintenance, calibration and troubleshooting procedures for tests performed.
• Participate in proficiency testing.
• Comply with OSHA and CLIA regulations.
• Attend annual OSHA in-service.
• Adhere to quality control policies and document all quality control activities.
• Perform and document housekeeping tasks involved in maintaining a clean and organized work area.
• Maintain adequate inventory and supplies.
• Review invoices for accuracy from all vendors and send to Office Manager for processing.
• Participate in continuing education as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Phlebotomy training through a Certified MA/Phlebotomy program.
• Minimum 1 year of phlebotomy experience in a hospital or clinical setting preferred.
• Must demonstrate proficiency and good technique in phlebotomy and specimen processing.
• Strong computer skills, ability to use basic office equipment.
• Strong ability to follow procedures and protocols is essential.
• Must be organized with a strong ability to multi-task, prioritize, have strong attention to detail, and strong ability to utilize time efficiently.
• Must have a strong ability to act independently as well as be able to work effectively in a team.
• Must have excellent customer service skills, exhibiting courteous, compassionate, and respectful treatment of internal and external customers at all times.
• Must consistently display a positive attitude and flexibility in changing situations.
• Must have excellent communication skills and make it a priority to consistently communicate positively and professionally with all staff members, physicians and patients.
• Must demonstrate the ability to be a team player and possess a willingness to perform duties that are assigned or delegated in a timely manner.
• Participate in identifying problems and suggesting solutions.
• Maintain confidentiality of all work information.
• Maintain strict confidentiality for all patient and clinic information, consistent with established security and confidentiality policies and HIPAA regulations at all times.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

This job operates in a professional office and clinical setting with frequent use of medical instrumentation and equipment, supplies and materials. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, including computer keyboards and mice; telephones, photocopiers, scanners, and filing cabinets.

The duties of this position involves an inherent potential for mucous membrane or skin contact with blood, body fluids or tissues or a potential for spills and splashes from them. Appropriate protective measures are required for every employee engaged in these tasks. The duties of this position also involve occasionally exerting 75 pounds of force and/or up to 35 pounds of force frequently.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk, see and hear. The employee is frequently required to sit; is frequently required to stand and/or walk; use hands and fingers to grasp, pick, pinch, type: and reach with arms and hands. Employee is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading; operation of standard office and clinical machines and equipment.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.