Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY:

Performs a wide variety of tasks including data entry of patient information, blood collections, while adhering to universal precautions to ensure patient safety. Assumes responsibility to respond to pages in a timely manner, must possess the interpersonal skills necessary to interact with patients and their families as well as nursing and physician staff with kindness and empathy.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Provides superior customer service to internal and external clients, customers, and patients as references in the Service Excellence Standards
Perform all duties of a phlebotomist
To identify patient prior to treatment, adhering to hospital protocol to ensure patient safety
Performs the Blood Bank wristband procedure for collection of specimens for any Blood Bank/Transfusion testing
Receives orders for sample collection; retrieves and assembles required equipment
Enters patient data, makes specimen labels and retrieves patient information using Laboratory computer
Collects blood samples for testing by venipuncture or capillary puncture on patients as ordered by physician
Identifies and resolves problems and/or errors in a timely manner notifying the appropriate staff as needed
Refers patient who have questions regarding blood tests to the nursing or medical staff
Performs bleeding time tests on patients as ordered by physician, following procedures correctly and safely by using bleeding time device, blood pressure cuff, and stopwatch. (applies butterfly bandage)
Enhances the blood collection process with minimal discomfort to the patient by using blood collection sets
Performs routine test requests, verification of specimen collection and reschedules blood work when needed
Labels all specimen correctly using bar coding to indicate patient identification, routine or STAT handling and precaution labels
Distributes all specimens to the appropriate laboratory area for testing
Identifies specimens with special handling instructions and processed them as directed by laboratory procedure manuals and/or supervisor
Answers both voice and electronic pages in a timely manner
Provides complete and accurate responses to safety questions
Maintains standard precautions with no incidence of failure
Maintains work area and equipment in condition required by department standards
Safely handles needled and biological specimens in accordance with safety guidelines
Conducts all work activities with respect for rights and wishes of patients, visitors, families and fellow employees.
Maintains confidentiality of all hospital and patient information at all times as observed by peers and management
Utilizes automated system to communication inter and intra departmentally, as appropriate
Will access and respond to E-Mail messages in a timely manner
Readily accepts assignments and completes assignments on time
Participates in department competencies
Assists in training students and new employees
Performs necessary functions to provide a clean and welcoming patient care area
Adheres to dress code
Covers PAT (Pre-Admission Testing) Area when needed
Performs EKGs in the pre-admission testing area on a as needed basis
Acknowledge that it is my responsibility
Demonstrates respect and regard for the dignity of all patients, families, visitors, and fellow employees to ensure a professional, responsible, and courteous environment.

1. Commits to recognize and respect cultural diversity for all customers (internal and external).

2. Communicates effectively with internal and external customers with respect of differences in cultures, values, beliefs and ages, utilizing interpreters when needed.

Performs other duties as assigned

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:

Ability to work independently and take imitative
Good judgment and problem solving skills
Strong communication, interpersonal and organizational skills
High level of confidentiality

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/LICENSURE/TECHNICAL/OTHER:

Education: High school graduate or equivalent. Must have successfully completed the Certified Phlebotomy course or equivalent; completion of phlebotomy course with diploma
Experience: Experience required varies depending on shift and location of position
Certification/Licensure: Certified Phlebotomist or equivalent course
Other: Some computer knowledge useful