Lab Phlebotomist 0.4 FTE (Per Diem)

DCH Health System•Tuscaloosa, AL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Lab Phlebotomist obtains, prepares, collects, transports, and receives specimens for laboratory testing while maintaining specimen integrity and accounting for age-specific laboratory needs. The role also performs clerical functions related to specimen processing, laboratory data entry, reporting, and posting laboratory reports. The position performs Breath Alcohol Tests and Urine DOT Drug Screen collections at both campuses, nursing homes, the Emergency Room, and outpatient drawing stations. It inventories, stocks, inspects, and properly stores supplies; maintains competency in and performs therapeutic phlebotomy; and completes required documentation. The Lab Phlebotomist trains or orients new employees, helps organize section workflow, and assists the Assistant Phlebotomy Supervisor and Technical Specialist with training and monitoring pre-analytical employees. In the absence of the Administrative Supervisor, Assistant Supervisor, and Technical Specialist, the position is in charge of phlebotomy operations. The employee must follow DCH policies, procedures, compliance requirements, and behavioral standards; contribute to patient, employee, and financial performance standards; and support the safety of patients, visitors, and employees by recognizing and reducing risks. The role requires on-site presence, frequent interaction with laboratory and other department staff, and the ability to address service issues that may arise in emotionally charged or emergency patient-care situations.

Requirements

High school graduate or possess a GED certificate.
Able to operate general office equipment, appropriate laboratory equipment, computers, and/or an automobile.
Mobility sufficient for standing, reaching, stooping or crouching, bending, lifting, turning, and handling.
Able to stand, walk, and sit for long periods of time.
Able to lift a maximum of 50 pounds and frequently lift and/or carry objects weighing over 10 pounds.
Normal or corrected-to-normal vision and hearing; normal color vision for tasks requiring color differentiation.
Able to work on site; physical presence is essential.
Able to perform the duties with or without reasonable accommodation.
Able to interact frequently with Laboratory and other department staff in person, by telephone, and by email to resolve issues affecting patient care.
Able to work around potentially unpleasant, angry, or discourteous customers in emotionally charged or emergency patient-care situations.
Exposure to human body fluids, disease, infection, laboratory chemicals, and hazardous material; requires wearing common protective or safety equipment.

Nice To Haves

Certification by a nationally recognized phlebotomy agency (ASPT, NCA, ASCP, or AMT) is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Collect, transport, and receive specimens while observing age-specific laboratory needs and specimen-transport requirements.
Perform clerical duties necessary to process laboratory specimens and reports, including laboratory data entry, reporting, and posting laboratory reports.
Perform Breath Alcohol Tests and Urine DOT Drug Screen collections at both campuses, nursing homes, the Emergency Room, and outpatient drawing stations.
Inventory and stock supplies; check, inspect, and ensure proper storage and handling.
Train and/or orient new employees and organize section workflow.
Maintain competency in and perform therapeutic phlebotomy.
Complete documentation required for the tasks performed.
Assist the Assistant Phlebotomy Supervisor and Technical Specialist in training pre-analytical employees and in training and monitoring employees.
Take charge of phlebotomy operations in the absence of the Administrative Supervisor, Assistant Supervisor, and Technical Specialist.
Meet performance, patient and employee satisfaction, and financial standards outlined in the performance evaluation.
Follow Employee Handbook compliance requirements, DCH Behavioral Standards, and DCH Health System policies and procedures.
Perform essential job functions in a manner that promotes safety and identify, reduce, or respond appropriately to unsafe practices, risks, and hazards.
Use electronic mail, time and attendance software, learning management software, and the intranet.
Perform other duties as assigned.