Phlebotomist - Medical Laboratory Assistant (Full-Time)

Family Practice Asn•Lexington, KY

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Family Practice Associates (FPA), founded in 1983 by Dr. Jeffrey Foxx, is a leading family practice group in Central Kentucky dedicated to providing family-centered care from birth to old age. With over 20 providers, including physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and a licensed professional counselor, FPA offers award-winning care recognized as a Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH). The practice enhances access to medical care through its Hamburg and Brannon Crossing locations and online services.

Requirements

Phlebotomy Skills / Experience
Knowledge of laboratory procedures
Fine motor skills necessary to operate the computer and laboratory equipment
The ability to stand up most of the day, stretch repeatedly over the counter and lift loads of less than 10 pounds
Good communication skills
Problem solving ability
Independent judgment and initiative
Ability to prioritize and develop workflow
Ability to perform other assigned tasks

Nice To Haves

Electronic health records experience

Responsibilities

Performing phlebotomy and point of care testing as part of daily laboratory operations.
Collecting viable and appropriate specimens from patients.
Maintaining appropriate documentation for specimen collection and tracking.
Sending specimens to reference laboratories for testing not performed in-house.
Maintaining adequate inventory of laboratory supplies.
Ensuring all supplies are viable before use in patient testing.
Rotating stock to use the oldest material first.
Guaranteeing adherence to safety procedures outlined in the safety manual.
Ensuring proper disposal of medical waste.
Maintaining a safe and clean work environment (waiting room, patient restrooms, phlebotomy draw areas, and laboratory).
Performing authorized point of care tests requiring skills commensurate with education, training, experience, and technical abilities.
Following laboratory procedures for specimen handling, processing, test analyses, reporting, and record maintenance.
Maintaining records of proficiency testing samples.
Adhering to quality control policies and documenting calibrations and maintenance.
Following corrective action policies and procedures when test systems deviate from acceptable performance levels.
Identifying problems that may affect test performance or reporting and either correcting them or notifying appropriate personnel.
Documenting all corrective actions taken.
Performing other tasks as assigned by the laboratory manager.