Lab Support Tech/Phlebotomist- Reference Lab

Phoebe Putney Health System•Albany, GA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

This role involves performing venipuncture and heel stick or finger techniques. The position also includes collecting specimens, providing specimen transport, and performing clerical duties. Depending on the specific job assignment, responsibilities may extend to courier functions, patient registration, specimen processing, and point-of-care testing. Additionally, the role involves performing legal drug testing collection and breath alcohol testing, as well as training new employees and phlebotomy students.

Requirements

Must be 21 years or older (driving required)
High School Diploma required
6 months Phlebotomy experience required
CPT - Phlebotomy Technician Certification Required

Responsibilities

Performs venipuncture and heel stick or finger techniques.
Collects specimens.
Provides specimen transport.
Performs clerical duties.
May perform courier functions, patient registration, and specimen processing and point of care testing depending on job assignment.
Performs legal drug testing collection and breath alcohol testing.
Trains new employees and phlebotomy students.
Documents and submits required information and data in a timely fashion.
Clearly and accurately documents designated processes, policies, products, service offerings, etc.
Ensures that documentation is tailored to expected readers / users.
Uses correct terminology.
Conforms to required style and format.
Collection of chain of custody specimens for drug analysis and other drug collection protocols.
Uses correct Chain-of-Custody form.
Correctly identifies donor.
Correctly documents all entries on Chain-of-Custody form.
Ensures that specimen type is suitable for the requested test.
Keeps samples at the appropriate storage temperature for transporting.
Perform venipuncture and capillary collections.
Correctly identifies patient using two identifiers.
Collects the proper tubes for each specimen, in the proper sequence.
Receive and accession specimens into laboratory/hospital computer system.
Correctly documents the receipt of each specimen in the Laboratory Information System.
Answers phone calls for test results, specimen requirements and general information using the lab computer and other resources.
Maintains patient confidentiality.
Performs routine clerical duties as needed.
Adheres to the hospital and departmental attendance and punctuality guidelines.
Performs all job responsibilities in alignment with the core values, mission and vision of the organization.
Performs other duties as required and completes all job functions as per departmental policies and procedures.
Maintains current knowledge in present areas of responsibility (i.e., self education, attends ongoing educational programs).
Attends staff meetings and completes mandatory in-services and requirements and competency evaluations on time.
Demonstrates competency at all levels in providing care to all patients based on age, sex, weight, and demonstrated needs.
For non-clinical areas, has attended training and demonstrates usage of age-specific customer service skills.
Wears protective clothing and equipment as appropriate.