Phlebotomist Clerical Support

Bay Area Hospital•Fort Bridger, WY

1d•$20 - $29•Onsite

About The Position

The future looks bright at Bay Area Hospital, and we are always searching for quality people to join our team. We offer a great atmosphere, competitive pay, a wide array of benefits, and many growth opportunities for our employees. This position obtains blood specimens, in a courteous and professional manner, from patients of all age ranges.

Requirements

Demonstrates the ability to use a personal computer and various software programs applicable to the position
Demonstrates the ability to operate applicable office equipment
Exhibits the ability to deal effectively interdepartmentally & with the public
Exhibits the ability to maintain confidentiality, think and act independently with minimal supervision in all situations including traumas
Must have legible handwriting
Maintains regular, consistent and punctual attendance at the assigned job location
Able to sit, stand, walk, bend, squat, reach, and stretch frequently
May be required to lift up to 40 pounds
Must use standard precautions due to threat of exposure to blood and body fluids
Needs ability to communicate effectively through reading, writing, and speaking in person or on telephone
Requires frequent use of personal computer
Demonstrates manual dexterity

Nice To Haves

High School Diploma or Equivalent preferred
Registered as a Certified Laboratory Phlebotomist with a national certification agency for medical laboratory personnel or the American Society for Clinical Pathologists (ASCP) or show proof of pending recertification preferred
Working knowledge of, but not limited to: HIS and LIS computer Systems and related equipment, 5-line telephone, Vacutainer System-syringes, butterfly needles, safety needles, finger-heelstick devices, autoclave and bar code printers preferred

Responsibilities

Positively identify patient before obtaining specimens for laboratory testing
Skillfully collects blood specimens from patients of all ranges of age and uses correct tubes and handling for appropriate testing
Performs other blood collection skills (blood cultures, Blood Bank banding, pediatric collections)
Labels specimens accurately
Collects urine drug screens for pre-employment, for cause, and accidents (NIDA and non-NIDA)
Performs clerical functions
Operates and understands the Lab Info System to fully utilize it to obtain orders, complete tasks necessary for all functions of the Lab (creating batches, printing labels, collecting in specimens, ordering/canceling tests, looking up results, registering a patient account, etc.)
Collects, receives, and/or processes urine and other body fluid specimens
Maintains suitable inventories of specimen collection supplies in designated areas of the department and on the drawing trays
Performs simple microbiological procedures (prepares stains, reagent solutions, performs environment and glassware cleaning and sterilization procedures, performs simple QC procedures)
Distributes specimens and supplies to the various sections of the lab
Assists technologists in non-technical departmental functions as requested
Assists and monitors phlebotomy training
Follows Laboratory Safety Practices (PPE, Hazardous Materials, Blood Borne Pathogens, Airborne Pathogens)
Knows where to find and has read the Laboratory Policy/Procedure Manual and the Safety Manual
Performs simple qualitative test procedures
May perform breath alcohol testing after proper training
Performs other duties as assigned