Lab Phlebotomist

DCH Health System•Northport, AL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Obtain and prepare specimens for laboratory testing. Perform clerical functions involving laboratory data entry, reporting, and posting laboratory reports. Assist the Assistant Phlebotomy Supervisor and Technical Specialist with training and monitoring employees. The role performs phlebotomy operations across both campuses, nursing homes, the Emergency Room, and outpatient drawing stations, and is in charge of phlebotomy operations when the Administrative Supervisor, Assistant Supervisor, and Technical Specialist are absent. The position requires physical presence on site and frequent interaction with Laboratory staff and other departments, in person, by telephone, and by email, to resolve patient-care issues affected by laboratory testing. Work involves exposure to human body fluids, disease, infection, laboratory chemicals, and hazardous materials, and requires the use of common protective or safety equipment. Duties must be performed safely and in accordance with DCH Health System policies, procedures, and behavioral standards.

Requirements

High school graduate or GED certificate.
Ability to operate general office equipment, appropriate laboratory equipment, computers, and/or an automobile.
Mobility sufficient to move about, including standing, reaching, stooping or crouching, bending, lifting, turning, and handling.
Ability to stand, walk, and sit for long periods of time.
Ability 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.
Ability to perform duties with or without reasonable accommodation.
Ability to interact frequently with Laboratory staff and other departments in person, by telephone, or by email to resolve patient-care issues affected by laboratory testing.
Ability to manage interactions with customers who may be unpleasant, angry, or discourteous because of the emotional or emergency nature of patient care.
Physical presence on site is essential.
Exposure to human body fluids, disease, infection, laboratory chemicals, and hazardous materials; requires wearing common protective or safety equipment.

Nice To Haves

Certification by a nationally recognized phlebotomy agency, such as ASPT, NCA, ASCP, or AMT.

Responsibilities

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