Phlebotomist II (PRN) - Cancer Center Community Support

Washington University in St. Louis • St. Louis, MO

106d • $17 - $25 • Onsite

About The Position

Functions as a Phlebotomist and Patient Service Representative in the Siteman Cancer Center Lab. Requires expertise in blood drawing procedures in an outpatient laboratory environment. Serves as a liaison between all stakeholders and advocates for the patients’ needs. Position requires primarily weekend work and will have varied hours.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent high school certification or combination of education and/or experience.
• Basic Life Support - American Heart Association, Basic Life Support - American Red Cross
• Laboratory Or Medical Office Setting (2 Years)
• Completion of an educational program in Phlebotomy or Medical Assistance.
• Online BLS certifications, those without a skills assessment component, are not sufficient to meet the BLS requirements.

Nice To Haves

• No additional education unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.
• No additional certification/professional licenses unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.
• No additional work experience unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Responsibilities

• Performs phlebotomy procedure by identifying patient, gathers necessary supplies, verifies orders/tube labels, communicates with patient by describing steps of the procedure, cleans venipuncture site, utilizes personal protective equipment and obtains blood samples in a manner intended to limit patient discomfort.
• Verifies both written and electronic lab orders and releases orders for specimen collection.
• Prints tube labels and routes orders and labels to phlebotomist performing sample collection.
• Consults with physician team, Supervisor or testing lab for clarification and verification of appropriateness of orders.
• Offers suggestions for alternate testing as needed.
• Greets patients upon arrival, checks patient into scheduling/patient tracking system.
• Creates appointments for walk-in patients and registers patient in the Barnes system as needed.
• Monitors insurance requirements.
• Notifies insurance verification department of lab tests that require precertification no later than the date of service.
• Ensures that collected samples are routed to alternate laboratories as required by insurance.
• Assists physician teams and research coordinators in completing research-related laboratory order forms.
• Ensures that research orders are linked to the correct research billing code in the Barnes registration system.
• Prepares and maintains sample collection stations and front desk area by monitoring and stocking medical and office supplies.
• Advises Supervisor/Lead immediately regarding the malfunction of equipment or supply shortages.
• Ensures efficient and effective functioning of the area by maintaining cleanliness and order.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.
• Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.
• Free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.
• 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child.
• Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs.
• Adult care resources.
• Tuition coverage for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED