Certified Phlebotomist - Laboratory (Days) (Part-Time)

Tanner Health•Wedowee, AL

13d•Onsite

About The Position

Certified Phlebotomy Technicians, with limited supervision, obtain specimens for laboratory testing. Assistance is given in various areas of the lab when not performing venipuncture.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
No prior work experience required
CERTIFIED PHLEBOTOMIST
Must be able to communicate effectively in a professional manner.
Must be able to provide leadership in a team environment.
Must demonstrate computer skills within 90 days.
National Certification required.

Nice To Haves

One year phlebotomy experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Demonstrates effective teamwork and communication skills with other departments which includes physicians, nurses, other clinical areas, etc. Communicates with co-workers in an effective manner showing respect to others.
Demonstrates organizational skills by utilizing time efficiently and prioritizing effectively.
Demonstrates proficiency in specimen collection and specimen processing using two patient identifiers.
Knowledgeable of and follows OSHA's blood borne pathogen regulations and Infection Prevention guidelines, i.e. appropriate hand washing techniques, patient isolation techniques, etc.
Properly collects blood cultures by yielding low contamination rates.
Assists in training new phlebotomists and students during orientation period to reflect Tanner Health System policies and procedures.
Complies with standards set forth by Accreditation Agencies.
Demonstrates behaviors necessary for age-specific care and knowledge of decision making processes for all ages of populations served.
Demonstrates caring behavior to patients, family, visitors, physicians and other hospital personnel.
Demonstrates competency in collection of chain-of-custody and NIDA drug screening.
Demonstrates discretion and tact to perform duties in a professional manner and demonstrates patient confidentiality.
Demonstrates proficiency in setting up bacteriology cultures when assigned.
Demonstrates the ability to work safely and responsibly without supervision.
Participates in continuing education as mandated per Accreditation Agencies and hospital policy.
Routinely performs computer functions that are related to the phlebotomist's daily tasks for timely and accurate specimen collections.
Employee performs within the prescribed limits of Tanner Health System's Ethics and Compliance program. Is responsible to detect, observe, and report compliance variances to their immediate supervisor, the Compliance Officer, or the Hotline.