Phlebotomist I

Stamford Health

About The Position

Essential Functions: To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodation may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Obtain blood specimens from patients per laboratory orders by performing venipunctures and heel sticks. Obtain and handle other types of specimens including urine, stool, sputum, etc. Obtain Nose Swabs for COVID testing Communicate with and always assist patients in a professional and courteous manner. Identify the patient and access the correct patient record by using at least 2 forms of identification while observing HIPPA requirements. Enter or update patient demographics through the ADM registration module and order tests using correct mnemonics in an accurate and timely manner Complete input of lab requisition forms and produce appropriate labels, prepare specimens for transport by following specific handling requirements Order and maintain adequate laboratory supplies including checking for expired supplies Daily cleaning of draw station including record keeping and equipment maintenance Follow policies, SOP (standard operating procedure), regulatory guidelines, and safety guidelines Ability to work independently or in a team environment Perform other duties as assigned. Competencies: Knowledge of basic medical laboratory principles, standards, applications and tests. Knowledge of and ability to access medical laboratory safety, cleanliness and infection control policies and regulations. Knowledge of medical laboratory equipment uses and maintenance. Accuracy – Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly. Communication – Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing. Competencies (con’t): Computer Skills – Proficient ability to use computer and programs related to patient information and specimen entry. EPIC knowledge a +. Confidentiality – Maintain patient, team member and employer confidentiality. Comply with all HIPAA regulations. Customer Service – Friendly, cheerful and helpful to patients and others. Ability to meet patient needs while following office policies and procedures. Detail Oriented – Ability to pay attention to the minute details of order entry and specimen collection processing Flexibility – Ability to adapt easily to changing conditions and work responsibilities. Including schedule changes to provide coverage needed at any SH draw station Positivity – Display a positive attitude and is a positive agent for change. Teamwork – Work as part of a team and collaborate with co-workers. Working Under Pressure – Able to address and resolve problems timely while maintaining a professional and courteous manner.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required
Minimum 2+ years phlebotomy experience required
Phlebotomy Certification required
Must have own car, as travel is required
Knowledge of basic medical laboratory principles, standards, applications and tests.
Knowledge of and ability to access medical laboratory safety, cleanliness and infection control policies and regulations.
Knowledge of medical laboratory equipment uses and maintenance.
Accuracy – Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
Communication – Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
Confidentiality – Maintain patient, team member and employer confidentiality. Comply with all HIPAA regulations.
Customer Service – Friendly, cheerful and helpful to patients and others. Ability to meet patient needs while following office policies and procedures.
Detail Oriented – Ability to pay attention to the minute details of order entry and specimen collection processing
Flexibility – Ability to adapt easily to changing conditions and work responsibilities. Including schedule changes to provide coverage needed at any SH draw station
Positivity – Display a positive attitude and is a positive agent for change.
Teamwork – Work as part of a team and collaborate with co-workers.
Working Under Pressure – Able to address and resolve problems timely while maintaining a professional and courteous manner.

Nice To Haves

Computer Skills – Proficient ability to use computer and programs related to patient information and specimen entry. EPIC knowledge a +

Responsibilities

Obtain blood specimens from patients per laboratory orders by performing venipunctures and heel sticks.
Obtain and handle other types of specimens including urine, stool, sputum, etc.
Obtain Nose Swabs for COVID testing
Communicate with and always assist patients in a professional and courteous manner.
Identify the patient and access the correct patient record by using at least 2 forms of identification while observing HIPPA requirements.
Enter or update patient demographics through the ADM registration module and order tests using correct mnemonics in an accurate and timely manner
Complete input of lab requisition forms and produce appropriate labels, prepare specimens for transport by following specific handling requirements
Order and maintain adequate laboratory supplies including checking for expired supplies
Daily cleaning of draw station including record keeping and equipment maintenance
Follow policies, SOP (standard operating procedure), regulatory guidelines, and safety guidelines
Ability to work independently or in a team environment
Perform other duties as assigned.