Lab Aide / Phlebotomist

Responsibilities Perform phlebotomies and capillary blood collections from inpatients and outpatients, both on-site and off-site. Process and order testing on specimens for reference laboratories under the direction of the Manager and/or Medical Technologist, and perform CLIA waived laboratory testing. Follow Quality Control Practices in relation to CLIA waived laboratory testing. Keep track of all specimens submitted to pathology. Maintain good public relations with physicians and their staff, patients, and the general public. Instruct patients on proper collection of urine and stool specimens. Collect nasal washings from outpatients. Collect urine specimens for urine pre-employment drug screens, utilizing a chain of custody. Perform front end laboratory compliance checks and follow Medicare Medical Necessity rules. Monitor customer concerns and daily workflow. May perform other duties within the laboratory as needed. Job Requirements Confidentiality: Frequent access to patient records; maintain full confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA guidelines. Skills: Strong written, oral and organizational skills; attention to detail; knowledge of medical terminology; blood collection techniques on all age groups; pre-employment drug screen collections; basics of pre-analytical testing variables; computer skills; excellent customer service; ongoing liaison between clients and providers; knowledge of laboratory compliance and Medical Necessity; knowledge of testing requirements for collecting, processing, and ordering for both. License/Certification Current BLS certification through the American Heart Association. Education High School diploma or equivalent. Must provide a copy of diploma. Completion of an accredited phlebotomist program or on-the-job training with experience. Experience One year experience as a phlebotomist desired, preferably in a hospital and/or clinic setting. Physical Demands and Work Environment Need to work with tight turnaround times for specimen collection and transport back to the laboratory. The job requires frequent exposure to odors and infectious materials. Frequent walking to collect and pick up specimens from remote sites. Position involves standing, walking, stooping, and occasional carrying and lifting of lightweight materials (up to 20 pounds). May be required to sit for extended periods of time. Requires visual acuity and depth perception to recognize words and numbers; hand and finger dexterity and hand/eye coordination to use a computer keyboard and common office equipment. #J-18808-Ljbffr