Outreach Phlebotomist

Job Description Summary Are you looking to join a compassionate and caring team? In this role, you will be able to serve patients in the local community by visiting their homes and performing blood draws. You will work autonomously and have some flexibility in regards to your schedule. The ideal candidate is organized, has 1 year of phlebotomy experience, and previous experience in an outreach or outpatient setting. Performs phlebotomy functions and non–technical duties in areas including SSH&EC Laboratory, outpatient and off‑site services. Job Description Essential Functions: Performs phlebotomy (venipuncture, fingerstick, and heelstick) according to established procedure of South Shore Hospital. Performs venipuncture using correct technique and with minimal discomfort to the patient. Performs fingerstick procedures with correct technique when venipuncture is not possible. Performs heelstick on babies with correct technique. Under supervision will help in the training of new employees and student interns at SSH&EC in the performance of phlebotomy duties. Works with new employees to assist in training of departmental procedures. Acts as a resource to new employees. Follows all organizational and department or unit policies and procedures. OUTREACH: Identifies patients and properly labels specimen tubes. Identifies patients by asking their name and date of birth. Signs labeled tubes with phlebotomist's initials, time, and date of draw. Organizes assigned work and accurately completes workload. Requests & schedules Outreach patients utilizing Hospital computer system. Organizes morning routes to include fastings and drug levels. Organizes routes by town for homebound patient draws. Calls homebound patients to schedule draw times within a two‑hour time frame. Accepts STAT add‑on calls within the contracted time frames. Draws all assigned patients by the end of the shift. Completes accurate tally prior to the conclusion of the work shift. Calls/faxes/delivers reports to Outreach/Off‑site clients/areas as required. Calls completed results to doctor’s offices in a timely manner. Notifies VNA of STAT or abnormal results when requested. Helps co‑workers and communicates with the Outreach Coordinator when needed to ensure an orderly workflow. Assists co‑workers with additional blood‑draws as necessary, including add‑ons and STATs. Assists co‑workers in scheduling patient draws when unavailable due to vacation or illness. Informs Outreach Coordinator of problems in obtaining specimens for any reason. Updates all patients' information received into hospital computer system. EKG: Performance of Electrocardiograms. Enter all patient demographics into EKG cart. Introduce self, explain procedure to patient, check patient ID. Apply 4 limb leads and 6 precordial leads according to standardized placement. Collect 12 seconds of data and ensure tracing is complete and good quality. Print one copy of EKG and allow data to store to disk. Deliver one copy to patient's chart (or nurse). Transmit disk to Data Management System. Consistently adheres to the established protocol for patient identification using two patient identifiers when performing EKG function. Technology – Is receptive to technological solutions to work processes and practices. Participates in continued learning and possesses a willingness and ability to learn and utilize new technology and procedures that continue to develop in the role and throughout the organization. Embraces technological advances that allow effective and efficient communication of information based on role. Safety Awareness – Fosters a “Culture of Safety” through personal ownership and commitment to a safe environment as stated in the Safety Management Program Manual, Infection Control Manual and Phlebotomy Policies & Procedure Manual. The employee is knowledgeable of who the Hospital Safety Officer is. Consistently adheres to established Laboratory and Hospital policies for Universal Precautions and Safety Procedures. When handling blood/and or body fluids, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is utilized to minimize exposure to infectious diseases. Wears gloves, gowns, goggles, or masks as required. Knows where to find Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) for any item used in job performance. Essential Functions (Continued) Technology and Learning: Continuously pursue learning opportunities and adapt to new technologies and procedures as they evolve within the organization. Non-Essential Functions Other duties as required. #J-18808-Ljbffr South Shore Health System