Phlebotomist Technician (GPC)

Genesis Healthcare System•Columbus, OH

12d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Phlebotomist Technician performs a range of laboratory duties, which includes phlebotomy, specimen handling, telecommunication, and some clerical duties. The role requires adherence to the Genesis Mission and values of Compassion, Excellence, Integrity, Team, and Innovation, with employees acting as 'owners' of Genesis and keeping patients at the center of all activities. The position is part of the GPC Lab Draw Station and operates on a Day Shift schedule with 40 scheduled weekly hours.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent.
Complete Genesis assigned phlebotomy course at Genesis laboratory.
Sign off of competency to draw blood from Genesis Physician Services – yearly.
Ability to provide outstanding customer service and maintain a high degree of confidentiality.
Ability to work independently and under pressure in a complex and changing working environment.
Excellent interpersonal skills.
Demonstrates excellence with listening, verbal and written communication skills.
Works in an environment that requires special blood and body fluid safety requirements.
Employee must be able to answer telephone calls, use personal computers and other business machines, all which require the ability to apply finger dexterity.
Individual must be able to stand and walk for extended periods of time along with the ability to bend, stoop, and kneel.
Regularly lift or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift or move up to 50 pounds.
Vision abilities required include up close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

Nice To Haves

Employee may be required to travel to multiple locations including outpatient draw centers and nursing homes.
May be required to periodically rotate shifts and regular days off.
All system employees must be willing to work all shifts, extra hours, holidays and emergency shifts as required.

Responsibilities

Perform phlebotomy, demonstrating proper collection techniques in accordance with the laboratory collection services policy and procedure manual.
Maintain knowledge of laboratory tests and appropriate computer ordering codes.
Process specimens, maintaining specimen integrity according to individual test requirements.
Maintain proficiency in record management, including specimen chain of custody, patient release of information forms, consent forms, and filing reference lab reports.
Stay in compliance with all regulatory agencies, including ODH, CLIA, OSHA, and HIPPA.
Perform in-office point-of-care (POC) testing, including but not limited to: Strep, Flu A&B, hemoccult, urinalysis, HCG, drug screening, hemoglobin A1C, lipid panel, PT/INR.
Collect other specimen types, such as urine, throat, and nasopharyngeal swabs.
Provide outstanding customer service to internal and external customers.
Maintain the highest level of professionalism and confidentiality at all times.
Perform other functions as assigned.