Phlebotomist-Lab Reference

CHRISTUS Health • Hope, AR

256d

About The Position

Responsible for performing all the duties of a phlebotomist including specimen collection, specimen receiving, and specimen referrals. The position requires meeting expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders. The individual ensures that the company philosophy and core values are evident in the service delivered to customers and takes responsibility for seeking and achieving professional growth and continued education. The role also involves assuring quality of work performed by all associates and coordinating services to customers in a manner that provides customer satisfaction and cost-efficient operations. Compliance with CAP, JCAHO, OSHA, infection control, safety, and other regulatory standards, including privacy and security of health information (PHI), is essential. The phlebotomist maintains the collection tray/container/bag and working area in a neat and sanitary condition and restocks as necessary. Responsibilities also include procurement of supplies for the department in cooperation with the team lead, performing all duties of a phlebotomist, preparing specimens for referral to outside labs, and ensuring that specimen requirements are met at the time of collection.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.
• Completion of a Phlebotomy; Medical Laboratory; or Medical Assistant program that includes phlebotomy preferred.
• Familiar with medical terminology; computer data entry; organizational skills.
• One year phlebotomy experience preferred.
• Certification from National Accredited Program Preferred.

Responsibilities

• Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
• Ensures that the company philosophy and core values are evident in the service delivered to customers.
• Takes responsibility for seeking and achieving professional growth and continued education.
• Assures quality of work performed by all associates.
• Coordinates services to customers in a manner that provides customer satisfaction and cost-efficient operations.
• Assures compliance with CAP, JCAHO, OSHA, infection control, safety, and other regulatory standards, including privacy and security of health information (PHI).
• Maintains collection tray/container/bag and working area in a neat and sanitary condition & restocks as necessary.
• Responsible for procurement of supplies for the department in cooperation with the team lead.
• Performs all duties of a phlebotomist; specimen collection, specimen receiving, specimen send-outs.
• Prepares specimens for referral to outside labs, including ordering of misc. and misc. referred testing, packaging of specimens, calling of cab, referral paperwork, and the mail system.
• Performs all patient specimen collections including venipuncture, capillary collection, urine drug screen collection, skin tests, and blood, throat, and NP cultures.
• Ensures that specimen requirements are met at the time of collection and maintain specimen integrity.
• Demonstrates good communication skills by competently interacting with customers, patients, family members, nurses, physicians, clients, and co-workers.
• Operates the laboratory computer system to document specimen information, patient registration, order entry, collection lists, and other assigned tasks.
• Performs other related duties as assigned (stand-by/on-call, inventory, special projects, cross-training, etc.).
• Completes associate performance evaluations and annual competency assessments in a timely manner.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: High school or GED