Phlebotomist

Orthopaedic & Spine Center of the Rockies•Fort Collins, CO

3h•Onsite

About The Position

Are you passionate about serving patients in an inspiring work environment alongside talented people? Get moving with OCR! With over 50 years in business, we are the premier provider of orthopedic care in the tri state region. Our organization continues to grow and we are looking for individuals who share our mission. The Phlebotomist/EKG’s primary responsibility is to provide lab services which include but are not limited to preparing specimens for laboratory testing and performing screening procedures. The lab phlebotomist will also serve to provide logistical and administrative assistance to staff, providers, patients, and their families.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent.
One year of experience in healthcare, customer service, or other experiences directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified, required.
Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) certification.
Electrocardiogram (EKG) certification.
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification.
Core competencies in detail oriented, quality, communication, and confidentiality

Responsibilities

Validates the identity of patient against the order prior to performing any procedures.
Draws blood from patients or donors in hospital, blood bank, or similar facility and prepares specimens for screening, analysis, or other medical purposes.
Includes mandatory information, including patient name, date and time of collection, and the phlebotomist’s initials on each blood specimen.
Verifies that all requisition forms and documentation are complete and accurate per OCR protocols.
Maintains an organized and clean work area.
Demonstrates competency in EKG processes.
Provides support in the casting room and in the clinic, engaging in duties such as rooming patients, collecting and entering data into the medical record, replenishing supplies in the exam rooms, turning rooms between patients, chart prep, and transcribing voicemail.
Completes all documentation in a timely and accurate manner per OCR protocols.
Responsible for monitoring and documenting the status of the equipment in the laboratory including daily refrigerator temperatures and the proper functioning of the EKG equipment and centrifuge.
Orders and maintains adequate laboratory supplies.
Returns outdated/expired medications to the appropriate personnel for proper disposal.
Follows clinic policies for infection control in handling and disposing of infectious hazard waste materials.
Demonstrates flexibility, covering for and assisting other staff as deemed necessary and works with providers when needed.
Informs manager of any problem issues.
Attends appropriate meetings (department and all company) and participates in committees as assigned.
Responsible in the adequate use of the timekeeping system; notifies manager if additional information is needed for pay sheet.
Collects soiled laundry; washes, dries and folds laundry.
Responsible for following protocol and/or protocol changes outlined in departmental meetings.
Fulfills organizational responsibilities as assigned which may include: respecting/promoting patient rights; responding appropriately to emergency codes; sharing problems relating to patients and/or staff with manager.
Fulfills and keeps current all necessary job required certifications and trainings (i.e. Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), phlebotomy, EKG certifications, safety and HIPAA training, etc.).
Other duties as assigned.