Phlebotomist Technician (every other Sat/Sun 5p-5:30a)

Children's Healthcare of Atlanta•Atlanta, GA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Oversees invasive procedures and techniques involved in collecting blood specimens from patients for laboratory use in diagnosing and treating diseases. Performs clinical laboratory duties and works effectively with others to meet patient needs. Promotes a lean work culture by consistently using lean principles and processes and seeking improvements to work processes. The role includes collecting and processing specimens from patients newborn through age 21, with additional patient access duties possible at community locations.

Requirements

Two years of phlebotomy experience, including venipuncture on newborns through adolescents and laboratory processing.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Strive for adult-to-adult relationships with colleagues, subordinates, and superiors.

Nice To Haves

American Society for Clinical Pathology phlebotomy certification or equivalent.
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR).
One year of experience in a pediatric hospital.

Responsibilities

Collect laboratory specimens properly and safely from patients newborn through age 21, using age-appropriate customer service and following department and system policies and procedures.
Perform blood collection procedures for complex tests, including oral glucose tolerance tests, blood cultures, and blood transfusion medicine specimens.
Perform sweat collections according to Cystic Fibrosis Foundation standards.
Use universal standard precautions for blood collection and comply with applicable isolation criteria.
Identify patients using two patient identifiers.
Prepare patients in a developmentally appropriate manner, recognizing the needs and behaviors of different age groups.
Promote consistent use of lean principles and processes.
Identify waste, ineffective or inefficient processes, and unsafe practices as part of continual process improvement.
Perform clerical duties related to specimen collection and patient care.
Research test and client information using the laboratory computer system.
Maintain patient confidentiality and privacy in accordance with HIPAA.
Monitor and troubleshoot laboratory information system error logs and specimen collection pending logs.
Take ownership of personal motivation, morale, performance, and professional development, and work consistently with the organization’s and laboratory’s mission, goals, and values.
At community locations, may perform patient access duties such as registering patients in the hospital information system.
At community locations, process laboratory specimens as described in the Specimen Processor job profile.