Phlebotomist I- Ref Lab

United Regional•Wichita Falls, TX

About The Position

Summary of Essential Functions Performs veni-punctures on all patient populations. Organizes workload efficiently and without delay. Practices safety and infection control procedures according to laboratory and hospital policies to assure a safe environment for patients, visitors, medical staff, and lab personnel. Performs all duties associated with LIS in an accurate and timely manner. Performs basic laboratory tests at patient’s bedside. Processes paperwork and specimens for send out reference lab testing and drug screens. Demonstrates competency in assessing patients’ needs at bedside.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent.
Minimum of four months experience which may be obtained through any of the following: High School and/or Vocational School; and/or Technical School; and/or essential experience; and/or On-The-Job training.
Must be able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
Must have current class “C” driver’s license (State of Texas) and be capable of driving a manual transmission vehicle.
Common reasoning, basic mathematical skills including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division of all units of measure, and with like common and decimal fractions.
Ability to compute percentages.
Ability to read reports, notes, etc.
Write reports and procedures using proper grammar, spelling, etc.
Speak with poise and control using correct English.
Must remain insurable under liability insurance policy, i.e. over age 21 and no moving violations.
Possess the manual dexterity to safely operate a motor vehicle.
Requires standing, walking, bending, lifting up to 35 pounds, and driving during the entire shift.
Requires manual hand and finger dexterity, visual acuity and color vision, and eye-hand coordination.
Must be able to handle all types of biological and physical specimens using proper blood and body fluid precautions.

Nice To Haves

Phlebotomy certification preferred or a minimum of 1year work experience.

Responsibilities

Organizes workload efficiently and without delay.
Identifies patients and labels specimens accurately according to established procedures. Blood Banking errors must be evaluated case by case for severity of the error, and in some cases no errors will be tolerated.
Consistently collects the proper specimens for tests to be performed.
Writes date, time, and initials on labels and requisitions.
Consistently completes routine blood sample tests within 5-8 minutes, difficult cases within 15 minutes.
Maintains URL collection logs at assigned facilities.
Interacts and collects specimens in multiple settings e.g. URPG offices, hospitals, nursing homes, businesses, physician offices, schools, and patient homes.
Performs driving duties, obeys traffic laws, and maintains the care and fueling of company vehicles.
Performs audits of requisitions, monitors test orders at facilities, and insures accuracy of patient demographics, insurances, and ICD-10 codes for entering into the LIS.
Assists clients with training in the LIS and familiarization with data entry protocols.
Assists clients with training in specimen collection protocols and laboratory regulations on specimen labeling, time critical tests, specimen temperature, and specimen transport requirements.
Practices safety and infection control protocol according to lab and hospital policies to insure a safe environment for patients, visitors, medical staff, and lab personnel.
Handles contaminated materials according to infection control guidelines; reports accidents, incidents, and/or unsafe conditions to supervisor; completes incident report within 24 hours.
Disposes of contaminated needles in a puncture proof container. Never recap or cut needles.
Sorts chart reports for mail as needed. Handles information requests on specimen/test results.
Assists with daily functions of secretary, courier, maintaining supplies, training new employees, and other needs.
Performs phlebotomy duty after normal business hours and overnight, weekends, and holidays.
Performs all other tasks/responsibilities as necessary.