Phlebotomist (Laboratory) (Weekends)

Phlebotomist

Performs blood-drawing procedures to obtain specimens from young adults (13 years) to geriatric (greater than 65 years) for laboratory testing. In addition, must be able to perform blood-drawing procedures on babies (birth to early childhood up to one year) for laboratory testing. Patient populations for the blood drawing will include immunosuppressed, late stage cancer, and the morbidly obese patients. Provides phlebotomy training, product evaluation and new application implementation upon request.

Positively identifies patient according to department policies and procedures.

Confirms accuracy of electronic orders, labels and requisitions according to department policies and procedures.

Properly instruct patients as to how to obtain urine samples and/or 24-hour collections of urine samples and all other samples as needed.

Demonstrates the skills and competence to accurately review completed laboratory requisitions or electronic orders in Epic:

Completes all necessary information including the legible documentation of assigned phlebotomy code, collection date, and other required information. Properly retrieves electronic orders from Sunquest, Collection manager and Epic as necessary.

Follows procedures for obtaining "standing order" information according to department policy.

Includes all requirements in formation for the Blood Bank samples (initials, date, patient name and medical record number on all tubes and requisitions).

Follows department policies related to the collection of "discharge/transfer", STAT and timed collections.

Selects the best vein or site available for blood drawing.

Demonstrates skill with various types of needles and other collection equipment.

Follows correct "order of draw" for vacutainer tubes.

Follows procedures for the appropriate collection of blood cultures to avoid contamination of specimen.

Removes the tourniquet according to department policies and procedures.

Labels all samples in accordance with department policies and procedures.

Check the collection site prior to leaving the patient.

Follows all Infection Control guidelines throughout the venipuncture procedure:

Wears appropriate personal protective equipment as required.

Discards all equipment (sharps, glove, etc.) Follow hospital Hand Hygiene policies and procedures between all procedures and patients.

Demonstrates knowledge of collection criteria: correct vacutainer tubes, volume, stability requirements and/or special handling.

Effectively teaches and trains all new employees, students, and other additional requests for teaching and training. Provides constructive feedback.

Assists with the implementation of new applications and hardware. Collaborates with principle investigator and/or supervisor to draw appropriate tubes for tests requested and meet requirements for timed collections. Completes phlebotomy sheets, logbooks and other documentations as required, including required documentation during a downtime.

Demonstrates professional behavior and customer service skills at all times.

Answers all calls/ two way phones in a professional manner. Demonstrates a caring and sensitive attitude to all hospital staff, patients and families.

Works collaboratively as a member of the phlebotomy team at all times.

Follows all policies and procedures related to attendance, absenteeism, tardiness and scheduled breaks.

Work as a part of the team to provide adequate phlebotomy coverage/including offsites.

Maintains inventory and stocks supplies.

Responsible for pagers, two-way phones and other hospital devices.

Adheres to the Epic and Collection Manager protocol and is responsible for care of the scanners and printers.

Responsible to work weekend and holiday hours according to the needs of the department.

Responsible to be aware of Joint Commission National Patient Safety Goals and to compile with all BWH hospital and laboratory policies and procedures.

Performs heel sticks according to policy and procedures.

Demonstrates knowledge for the administration of glucose solutions for glucose tolerance testing.

Performs EKG's according to department policies and procedures.

High School diploma or equivalent.

Phlebotomy certification preferred.

Two years' experience as BWH phlebotomist with performance evaluation score of effective or above.

Ability to communicate effectively with all phlebotomy team members, clinicians and other hospital staff

Some computer skills necessary for training on the use of E-mail and hospital applications as required.

Venipuncture technique and all blood drawing procedures.

Customer service skills to include ability to communicate with patients and staff.

Exposure to patients with infectious diseases. Must take appropriate precautions according to Infection Control and laboratory guidelines.

Required weekend and holiday rotation according to the needs of the department.

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