Lab Phlebotomist

DCH Health System•Tuscaloosa, AL

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Lab Phlebotomist obtains and prepares specimens for laboratory testing and performs clerical functions related to entering laboratory data, reporting, and posting laboratory reports. The role assists the Assistant Phlebotomy Supervisor and Technical Specialist in training and monitoring employees, and may be in charge of phlebotomy operations when those supervisory and specialist personnel are absent. The position performs work at both campuses, nursing homes, the Emergency Room, and outpatient drawing stations. It requires frequent interaction with laboratory staff and other departments to address patient-care issues affected by laboratory testing. Physical presence on site is essential. The work includes exposure to human body fluids, disease, infection, laboratory chemicals, and hazardous materials, and requires common protective or safety equipment.

Requirements

High school graduate or GED certificate.
Able to operate general office equipment, appropriate laboratory equipment, computers, and/or an automobile.
Sufficient mobility to move about, including standing, reaching, stooping or crouching, bending, lifting, turning, and handling.
Able to stand, walk, and sit for long periods.
Able to lift a maximum of 50 pounds and frequently lift and/or carry objects weighing over 10 pounds.
Normal or corrected vision and hearing; normal color vision for tasks requiring color differentiation.
Able to perform the duties with or without reasonable accommodation.
Physical presence on site is essential.
Able to interact frequently with others in person, by telephone, or by email, including in emotionally difficult or emergency patient-care situations.

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 patient age-specific laboratory needs and transport requirements for specimen integrity.
Perform clerical duties necessary to process laboratory specimens and reports.
Perform Breath Alcohol Tests and collect Urine DOT Drug Screen specimens.
Work 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 when the Administrative Supervisor, Assistant Supervisor, and Technical Specialist are absent.
Meet performance, patient and employee satisfaction, financial, compliance, behavioral, and policy standards.
Use electronic mail, time and attendance software, learning management software, and the intranet.
Perform other duties as assigned.