Phlebotomist

Phlebotomist/Lab Receptionist

Choosing Steele Memorial Medical Center as your employer will lead to a fulfilling career with ample opportunities for community connection and meaningful impact. In our smaller rural setting, employee development and mentorship are a focal point in fostering a company culture that promotes professional growth. Be a part of a thriving community that prioritizes relationships and provides compassionate healthcare.

Duties/Responsibilities:

Include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Responsible for patient reception and registration for laboratory and radiology procedures, record keeping specimen collection e.g.; drug screens paternity testing and therapeutic phlebotomy. Call and schedule patients for radiology/laboratory procedures that require appointments.
• Perform venipunctures and capillary draws to collect blood samples from patients.
• Ensure proper identification and labeling of specimens to maintain accuracy.
• Follow infection control and safety protocols during blood collection procedures.
• Greet and assist patient as they arrive for laboratory services, ensuring a welcoming environment; obtain appropriate paperwork for record release (ROI) and ABNs
• Explain procedures to patients and answer any questions they may have to alleviate concerns.
• Schedule appointments and manage patient flow within the laboratory.
• Process patient registrations, including verifying insurance information and obtaining necessary consent forms.
• Prepare collected specimens for testing, including proper storage and transportation to the laboratory.
• Maintain an organized and clean work area, adhering to laboratory safety standards.
• Accurately enter patient and test information into laboratory information system.
• Maintain thorough documentation of laboratory procedures and results.
• Collaborate with laboratory staff and healthcare providers to ensure efficient operation and high quality patient care.
• Communicate any issues or discrepancies related to specimen collection or patient information to the director.
• Participate in quality control measures and adhere to laboratory protocols to ensure accurate test results.
• Assist in maintaining laboratory compliance with regulatory standards
• Complete order requisitions when given telephone or verbal orders by Doctors and Nurses and follow up to get the required signed copy from the provider.
• Accept water samples for testing, and distribute water results as appropriate.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience:

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

Phlebotomy certification required within six (6) months of date of hire.

Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification required upon hire.