Lead Phlebotomist-Outreach-PRN

Phlebotomy Services Outreach Coordinator

Responsible for providing phlebotomy services to outreach facilities/nursing homes on a regular scheduled basis. Will deliver specimens to laboratory department and assist with registration and distribution of obtained specimens within department standards and hospital policies and procedures. High level of confidentiality required.

1. Obtains patient lab requisition and collects specimens as ordered by physician.
2. Uses established direct identification process of nursing facility prior to the collection of specimens.
3. Obtain specimen in appropriate container for testing.
4. Provide phlebotomy/courier services to outside accounts utilizing private or corporate owned vehicle.
5. Ensures that adequate supplies are available to complete anticipated volume of testing. Checks par-level at nursing facility and restocks as needed by completing lab supply requisition forms.
6. Follows safety and infection control policies of the laboratory and all other hospital and department policies and procedures.
7. Participates in all mandated inservice programs on an annual basis.
8. Demonstrates excellence in customer service skills.
9. Fosters an atmosphere of teamwork and collaboration.
10. Participates in PI process.
11. Other duties that may be assigned.
12. Complies with Corporate Policies, Departmental Policies and Procedures and Personnel Employee Handbook.
13. 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 time of first work site, and will continue until they return to employee's primary residence (address on file). Employees are responsible for notifying the office of any change in address.
14. Transports specimen in appropriate container according to regulations.
15. Mileage calculation will begin at the first work site to nursing facility, to hospital, and/or designated place and back to home.
16. Assist with orientation to nursing facilities on collection of specimens accordingly.
17. Utilizes centrifuge at nursing facility as needed.
18. Prepare samples properly for testing by reference laboratory in appropriate fashion.
19. Identify accession and distribute samples within department policy and procedure.
20. On call as directed.
21. Respond to all calls within 15-minute time frame.
22. Must have cell phone close by and be charged accordingly.
23. Handles questions, make staffing adjustments and/or any other issue of lab concern.
24. Is responsible to notify other phlebotomist and courier in the area of any staffing changes.
25. In the event of a staffing "crisis" employee will have to directly assist to provide coverage.
26. Employee is to consult with immediate supervisor on any PVH employee needle stick or other life-threatening issue at the immediate reporting time.
27. Employee will give a report to immediate supervisor Monday thru Friday any issues, concerns, or call-offs by 9 a.m.
28. Notify immediate supervisor two weeks in advance of any requested time off.

EDUCATION AND FORMAL TRAINING :

Completion of high school or equivalent (plus certification by ASCP desirable). Must have a valid driver's license with a good driving record.

WORK EXPERIENCE :

Three to six months preferred.