Phlebotomist - hospital laboratory

PhlebotomistProvides blood specimen collection services in the acute care (hospital) setting, to include order management, specimen collection (venipuncture and capillary puncture specimens) and point of care testing. Serves patients in all areas of the acute care setting, including ED/Trauma, Critical Care, medical floors, airborne and contact isolation rooms, surgery, maternal/child, and behavioral health. May provide blood collection services at client facilities, such as long-term care facilities. Works closely with other laboratory personnel, caregivers, and patients to obtain high quality specimens while demonstrating the Stormont Vail Tenets.Education QualificationsHigh School Diploma / GED Completion of an accredited phlebotomy training program may be substituted for education. RequiredExperience QualificationsExperience with phlebotomy. PreferredExperience in a lab or hospital setting. PreferredExperience with electronic medical records and patient privacy. Required proficiency)Follows all OSHA guidelines and hospital and laboratory safety procedures. (Required proficiency)Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards. (RequiredRegistered Phlebotomy Technician - AMT PreferredPBT-Phlebotomy Technician - ASCP PreferredWhat You Will DoObtain and properly identify blood specimens by performing venipunctures and capillary punctures in all age groups (newborns, pediatrics, adults, and geriatrics) and patient types.Access, select, release and print test orders from the electronic medical record system. Transcribes outside orders into the electronic medical record system as required.Prepare specimens for transport per International Air Transport Association (IATA) regulations to other laboratories as needed.Perform and result waived point of care tests. Maintain quality waived test results by following department procedures.Instruct patients in proper procedures for specimen collection when necessary. Answer patient questions regarding collection techniques and offers additional resources if patient requests them.Follow the Phlebotomist Service Standards: (1) Use patient-centric communication; (5) Demonstrate teamwork with all members of the healthcare team; (6) Follow the organization's and laboratory's professional behavior guidelines/policies.Assist with teaching, training, and mentoring phlebotomist interns and trainees.Collect specimens for legal blood alcohol, drug screens, and paternity tests; testify in regional court systems to explain collection procedure if subpoenaed.Maintain and monitor supply stock in the laboratory.Travel to outside locations for phlebotomy collections when requested.Travel Requirements20% Travel to other locations for specimen collection may be required depending on department/shift needs.Required for All JobsComplies with all policies, standards, mandatory training and requirements of Stormont Vail HealthPerforms other duties as assignedPatient Facing OptionsPosition is Patient FacingRemote Work GuidelinesWorkspace is a quiet and distraction-free allowing the ability to comply with all security and privacy standards.Abide by Stormont Vail's Remote Worker Policy and will review and acknowledge the Remote Work Agreement annually.Remote Work CapabilityOn-Site; Phlebotomist occasionally pushes or pulls patients in wheelchairs up to 300-400 pounds. Must be able to lower the head of a phlebotomy chair. Continuously greater than 5 hoursPoor Ventilation, Fumes and/or Gases: Rarely less than 1 hourRadiant Energy: Rarely less than 1 hourRisk of Exposure to Blood and Body Fluids: