Part Time - Phlebotomist II

BUCKSPORT Regional Health Center • Ellsworth, ME

78d

About The Position

The phlebotomist collects laboratory specimens, prepares specimens for analysis in-house or to send elsewhere, analyzes specimens, reports results and maintains patient files and records.

Requirements

• At least two years of current experience as a Lab Assistant/Phlebotomist required.
• Ability to communicate and present information clearly and concisely.
• Ability to read, interpret, and apply clinical policies and procedures.
• Ability to establish priorities and coordinate work activities.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Successful completion of in-house training as deemed necessary and appropriate by the Laboratory Manager.

Responsibilities

• Collects and processes patient and control specimens in accordance with Health Center laboratory policies and procedures.
• Judges appropriateness of test order vs. given diagnosis and checks with Laboratory Manager if any question.
• Handles and disposes of lab specimens in accordance with Health Center policies and procedures.
• Produces accurate test results in a timely manner.
• Responds to inquiries to the lab.
• Conducts waived testing.
• Documents all lab issues on appropriate logs including QC, maintenance, troubleshooting, etc.
• Initiates mechanisms to improve departmental efficiency and quality of work.
• Assists in the development, maintenance and updating of laboratory policies and procedures.
• Assists in the development and monitoring of the Quality Assurance Plan for the laboratory; reports progress to the Laboratory Manager as well as the Health Center's QA Director and the Chief Executive Officer.
• Brings any issue that cannot be resolved to the attention of the Laboratory Manager.
• Performs other duties and tasks as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees