Lab Phlebotomist, Certified

Orlando Health • Clermont, FL

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About The Position

The Certified Laboratory Phlebotomist performs laboratory specimen collection following approved policies and procedures. At least 80% of productive time is performing phlebotomy procedures. This position is scheduled for 1st Shift and is classified as POOL/Per Diem.

Requirements

• High School graduate or equivalent.
• CPR certification.
• Phlebotomy certification from American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP), the National Phlebotomy Association (NPA), American Society of Phlebotomy Technicians (ASPT) or any certification program requiring a phlebotomy rotation with a minimum of 100 patient collections and a requirement of continuing education to maintain certification.

Responsibilities

• Perform peripheral IV insertion.
• Ability to work outside the immediate laboratory setting.
• Communicate with immediate supervisor on any issues that may impact patient care.
• Provide support in the areas of patient registration, demonstrating a thorough knowledge of third party reimbursement requirements and regulations.
• Demonstrate knowledge of specimen collection and handling requirements.
• Knowledge of hospital and laboratory information systems, specimen processing, billing, reference testing and scheduling.
• Maintain appropriate supplies.
• Maintain positive customer service relationships at all times and proactively respond to customer service issues.
• Train staff as required.
• Ability to work flexible hours to meet the needs of the department.
• Coordinate, organize and perform any outreach phlebotomy service required.
• Coordinate laboratory specimen collection for inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Exhibit excellent interpersonal skills to work cooperatively with all team members and respond to customer phone calls.
• Act as liaison between the laboratory, physicians, nursing personnel, other ancillary departments, clients and vendors outside the laboratory.
• Follow established policies and procedures to meet regulatory and accrediting agency requirements.
• Maintain reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.
• Maintain compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures.
• May perform bedside testing, such as glucose.
• Responsible for maintaining an active role in the laboratory Quality Improvement Program.
• Document specimen quality issues.
• Adhere to infection control and safety practices and keep a clean and organized work area.
• Maintain confidentiality of patient record, hospital and departmental matters at all times.
• Maximize productivity, customer satisfaction, and profitability.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees