Lead Phlebotomist-Outreach-PRN

Responsibilities Provide phlebotomy services to outreach facilities and nursing homes on a regular scheduled basis. Deliver specimens to the laboratory department and assist with registration and distribution of obtained specimens within department standards and hospital policies and procedures. High level of confidentiality required. Obtain patient lab requisition and collect specimens as ordered by physician. Use established direct identification process of nursing facility prior to the collection of specimens. Obtain specimen in appropriate container for testing. Provide phlebotomy/courier services to outside accounts utilizing private or corporate owned vehicle. Ensure adequate supplies are available to complete anticipated volume of testing; check par‑level at nursing facility and restock as needed by completing lab supply requisition forms. Follow safety and infection control policies of the laboratory and all other hospital and department policies and procedures. Participate in all mandated inservice programs on an annual basis. Demonstrate excellence in customer service skills. Foster an atmosphere of teamwork and collaboration. Participate in PI process. Other duties that may be assigned. Comply with Corporate Policies, Departmental Policies and Procedures and Personnel Employee Handbook. Hours and Travel Hours of work will vary due to allocation for travel time to nursing facilities and draw time of ordered specimen. Start time will begin at the time of first work site, and will continue until return to employee’s primary residence (address on file). Employees are responsible for notifying the office of any change in address. Transportation and Specimen Handling Transport specimen in appropriate container according to regulations. Mileage calculation will begin at the first work site to nursing facility, to hospital, and/or designated place and back to home. Assist with orientation to nursing facilities on collection of specimens accordingly. Utilize centrifuge at nursing facility as needed. Prepare samples properly for testing by reference laboratory in the appropriate fashion. Identify accession and distribute samples within department policy and procedure. On Call and Emergency Duties On call as directed. Respond to all calls within a 15‑minute time frame. Must have cell phone close by and be charged accordingly. Handle questions, make staffing adjustments and/or any other issue of lab concern. Notify other phlebotomist and courier in the area of any staffing changes. In event of a staffing "crisis" employee will directly assist to provide coverage. Consult with immediate supervisor on any PVH employee needle stick or other life‑threatening issue at the immediate reporting time. Give a report to immediate supervisor Monday through Friday any issues, concerns, or call‑offs by 9 a.m. Notify immediate supervisor two weeks in advance of any requested time off. #J-18808-Ljbffr