Phlebotomist/Lab Assistant - PRN (as needed)

Missouri Delta Medical Center•Sikeston, MO

11d•Onsite

About The Position

The Phlebotomist obtains blood specimens according to designated policies and procedures. The role transports specimens from various areas of the hospital; receives laboratory specimens from inpatient and outpatient locations; logs specimens into the LIS; and distributes them to the appropriate laboratory department. Some clerical duties are required. This is a PRN (as-needed) position, with primary hours needed from 12:30 pm to 8 pm.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
Prior phlebotomist experience preferred.
Previous office training or experience, including clerical skills and basic computer skills, preferred.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent.
Prior phlebotomist experience.
Previous office training or experience, including clerical skills and basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

Know the proper collection tubes and order of draw for routinely ordered tests.
Keep phlebotomy carts and outpatient draw stations properly stocked.
Greet patients appropriately and state name and purpose before obtaining blood.
Verify each patient's name and date of birth.
Assess individual patient requirements for specimen collection in accordance with hospital policies and protocols.
Perform venipunctures and return samples to the laboratory as quickly as possible.
Label samples at the bedside and log specimens into the system.
Respond to Code Stroke, Code Blue, and Code Sepsis to obtain patient specimens.
Enter outpatient laboratory orders.
Receive laboratory specimens into the LIS and distribute them to the appropriate laboratory departments.
Receive and distribute ER specimens from the pneumatic tube system.
Prioritize duties according to patient needs.
Review the collection log for incomplete collections.
Perform other duties as assigned.