Phlebotomist

This job was posted by : For more information, please see: Description Job Summary: Consistently performs venipunctures and capillary blood collections on patients of all ages. Responsible for maintaining a clean and organized work environment and appropriate utilization of lab supplies. Follows laboratory policies and procedures. William Newton Hospitals Standards of Behavior allow a mechanism for holding each employee accountable and encourages us to "raise the bar". All employees are expected to familiarize themselves with the Standards and practice them daily. i - Integrity We act with unwavering moral principle, transparency, and sincerity in every interaction. P - Patient-Centered We meet patients where they are, ensuring the are active participants in their care journey. We prioritize the patient's physical and emotional well-being over all else. A - Accountability We own our actions. We set clear expectations and hold all team members to the same high standards. C - Compassion We treat every patient, family member, and colleague with kindness, empathy, and dignity. E - Excellence We approach every task, large or small, with enthusiasm. We continually pursue mastery and best practices in our field. Job Duties and Responsibilities: - Understand the importance of patient identification and proper collection techniques for optimal samples. - Has thorough knowledge of specimen requirements. - Alters or adjusts methods and procedures for pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patient. - Performs quality control procedures and instrument checks. - Maintains accurate laboratory records on procedures performed for statistics and billing. - Meets current documentation standards and policies. - Interacts professionally with the Laboratory Director, physicians, medical staff, laboratory staff and patients. - Follows standard precautions at all times. - Maintains current knowledge of hospital policy, CMS, state and other regulatory requirements. - Completes duties in a time efficient manner, knows how to prioritize STAT orders, ASAP orders, scheduled orders and outpatients. - Seeks guidance and direction as necessary. - Demonstrates the ability to be flexible, organized and function under stressful situations - Performs other duties as assigned. Requirements ::: {bind="html: Job.Requirements"} Professional Requirements: - Adheres to dress code; appearance is neat and clean. - Completes annual educational requirements. - Maintains regulatory requirements, including all state, federal and CMS regulations. - Maintains and ensures patient confidentiality at all times. - Reports to work on time and as scheduled; completes work within designated time. - Wears identification while on duty. - Completes in services and returns in a timely fashion. - Works at maintaining a good rapport and a cooperative working relationship with coworkers. - Attends annual review and departmental in-services as scheduled. - Attends staff meetings; reads and returns all monthly staff meeting minutes. - Represents the organization in a positive and professional manner. - Actively participates in performance improvement and quality improvement (QI) activities. - Complies with all organizational policies regarding ethical business practices. - Communicates the mission, vision, core values, ethics and goals of the hospital, as well as the focus statement of the department. - Ensures compliance with policies and procedures regarding department operations, fire, safety and infection control. - Uses AIDET with each patient interaction. Reg ulatory Requirements: - Education requirement - Certification preferred - Current BCLS certification. :::