Phlebotomist Full Time Lab Services-6120

Kingman Regional Medical Center • Kingman, AZ

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About The Position

All KHI employees are expected to perform their respective tasks and duties in such a way that supports KHI’s vision to be among the kindest, highest, quality health systems in the country. A phlebotomist is expected to have a well-rounded skill set of venipuncture and capillary blood collection on patients of all demographic types while adhering to the order of draw and ensuring proper patient identification. A phlebotomist will ensure that each patient order is collected using proper technique including positive patient identification, AIDET, sterile technique, anxiety reducers, and excellent customer service. Minimizing recollects due to QNS, hemolysis, mislabeling, or improper tube collect is our common goal. A blood culture contamination rate of less than the standard is expected. Providing the medical technologist with quality specimens free of contamination is the primary goal.

Requirements

• High School graduate or equivalent.
• BLS through American Heart Association or American Red Cross if working in inpatient/Emergency Department areas.
• Must be able to handle stressful situations inherent to collection and dispatch of urgent medical laboratory testing results.
• Must possess good organizational skills and have the ability to deal effectively with the hospital staff.

Nice To Haves

• 1 year of phlebotomy experience.
• Previous laboratory experience.
• NHA, ASCP or other nationally recognized certification in Phlebotomy.

Responsibilities

• Properly obtain venous and capillary blood samples assuring proper patient identification and labeling of those samples ranging in age from neonates to geriatric.
• Use the hospital LIS system to collect and receive samples, cancel specimens for necessary reasons, reprint labels, etc.
• Participate in proper inventory control by stocking phlebotomy areas including carts, draw stations, and phlebotomy supply room while checking inventory for acceptability and expiration dates.
• Treat patients with the utmost courtesy and respect.
• Be present and ready to work for all scheduled shifts. Be versatile and willing to help cover other shifts in times of higher workloads, call offs, vacations, and short staffing.
• Properly care for the electronic tools the organization provides for you; charge Vocera batteries, disinfect PDAs, fill mobile printers with labels, etc.
• Complete initial and annual trainings, yearly competencies, CAP assignments, and any paper form proficiencies assigned by management.
• Perform any and all other pertinent duties requested by lab supervisors, the Laboratory director, and members of upper management.
• Be able to focus on proper collection techniques while working in diverse environments such as outpatient, inpatient, surgical, emergency room, and traumas.
• Perform I.V. line starts for blood draw and cap for future I.V. use.
• Respond to codes, traumas, and rapid responses to obtain blood samples, administer chest compressions, and assist in CPR if needed.
• Perform full registration including updating demographics, checking insurance, and obtaining signature and initials for all paperwork.
• Minimize denials and ensure accurate data entry.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees