Intermediate Phlebotomist- Outpatient Blood Draw

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences•Little Rock, AR

12d•Onsite

About The Position

The Phlebotomist supports all sections of the Clinical Outpatient Laboratory through proper phlebotomy techniques as well as proper specimen accessioning, processing and related activities. Use of correct blood collection tubes, ordering correct test from requisitions. Match identifiers to information on requisition and labels. Obtain blood from patient using proper phlebotomy techniques for clinical or medical testing, transfusions, donation, or research. This position also assists with access coordinator responsibilities including opening/closing of clinic and will participate in the training of new employees. Assists internal and external stake holders as needed with exceptional customer service. Navigates EPIC to register the patient in the absence of Access Coordinators in the department. Responsible for knowing the process of EPIC downtime and recovery. Responsible for ensuring adequate inventory on hand in the work area to perform patient care duties. Assist with periodic inventory counts, report shortages and problems to supervisor or manager as they occur. Perform non-patient facing duties such as stocking supplies, sanitizing, filing, answering phones, and utilizing email as appropriate. Assists with covering Access Coordinator duties as needed. Trains new employees and students Perform other duties as needed

Requirements

High School, GED or formal education equivalent.
2 years working laboratory experience.
Proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

Nice To Haves

2 or more years of experience working in a clinical laboratory
Experience as a medical assistant
CPR, CAN, PBT, MLA, or CPT Certification

Responsibilities

Supports all sections of the Clinical Outpatient Laboratory through proper phlebotomy techniques as well as proper specimen accessioning, processing and related activities.
Uses correct blood collection tubes and orders correct tests from requisitions.
Matches identifiers to information on requisition and labels.
Obtains blood from patient using proper phlebotomy techniques for clinical or medical testing, transfusions, donation, or research.
Resolves specimen and patient problems as they arise.
Follows all UAMS Department of Pathology Policies and Procedures for blood collection.
Obtains patient specimens at an acceptable rate.
Assists with access coordinator responsibilities including opening/closing of clinic.
Participates in the training of new employees.
Assists internal and external stake holders as needed with exceptional customer service.
Navigates EPIC to register the patient in the absence of Access Coordinators in the department.
Responsible for knowing the process of EPIC downtime and recovery.
Responsible for ensuring adequate inventory on hand in the work area to perform patient care duties.
Assists with periodic inventory counts, reports shortages and problems to supervisor or manager as they occur.
Performs non-patient facing duties such as stocking supplies, sanitizing, filing, answering phones, and utilizing email as appropriate.
Assists with covering Access Coordinator duties as needed.
Trains new employees and students.
Performs other duties as needed.