Phlebotomist

Description

Department: Chambersburg Inpatient Phlebotomy Services

Schedule

PRN Day/Evening/Nights (As Needed)

Must work 24 hours in 6-week period

Rotation: Holidays and Weekends

Position Function: Under the direct supervision of phlebotomy supervisor or designee performs clerical phlebotomy (all age/population groups) computer functions pertaining to ordering and collection EKG vitals collection of blood specimens off site including nursing home patients and other patient care duties in a patient care unit/area.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

phlebotomy competency for all age/population groups.
phlebotomy quiz for policy/procedure and proper specimen containers/tubes.
Meditech computer competency.
specimen accession competency if applicable.
departmental and hospital inservices and education programs without being constantly reminded.
participates in orientation of new employees. Makes them feel welcome and part of the team.
helps all co-workers in completing work assignments. Does not have to be told to check on other areas when there are sick calls.
phlebotomy duties to include performing venipunctures and processing specimens assuring proper specimen handling.
for performing clerical duties including supply maintenance patient short registrations and data entry as necessary.
EKGs (Summit Health).
vital signs as needed.
other patient care duties as assigned.
reviews performs and processes requisitions specimens and other duties as assigned.
with nursing regarding status of patient assignments such as patient not available hard stick etc.
involvement in unit activities - team building.
workload and performs in a manner which facilitates swift and continual movement of clients through the assigned work area.
physician orders for tests. Is able to order lab tests with minimal errors and arranges work to outpatients established time frames and special requests.
patients with the correct specimen containers and appropriate instructions.
hospital/laboratory policies and procedures for proper and correct identification of patients correct technique and proper labeling of specimens.
established policies/procedures for collecting blood/non blood specimens and disposes of contaminated supplies and material following hospital/laboratory guidelines.
supplies in work area.
independently perform assigned duties after orientation period.
and follows hospital fire and safety procedures; knows personal role in case of a fire.

Qualifications

Qualifications and Standards

Education: Formal education and training: Graduate of an accredited medical assistant program and/or graduate of an accredited phlebotomy program or the equivalent in relative experience; demonstrated knowledge of medical terminology required. Informal or continuing education: Continuing education required as necessary to stay current.

Experience: Experience applying customer service behaviors and communication skills required. Proficiency in phlebotomy preferred; proficiency in EKG preferred; computer literacy and typing skills preferred.

Certifications/Licensure: Maintains current CPR certification. Must have valid drivers license in the current state of residence. Driving record must meet requirements established by WellSpan Risk Management.