Phlebotomist - Part-Time

Wickenburg Community Hospital•Wickenburg, AZ

About The Position

Wickenburg Community Hospital is a beautiful and sophisticated rural-access hospital located in Wickenburg, Arizona. WCH is a 8-bed Emergency Department, 19-bed Acute department and many ancillary services. We also have 3 Primary Care Clinics. Here at WCH, we strive to maintain the highest standards of professionalism and care. Join us today and let us be part of your success story. We offer: Full Benefits PTO/Sick Leave Wellness Benefits Wickenburg Community Hospital is a non-profit organization and qualifies for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program. General Description The Phlebotomist performs venipunctures and skin punctures competently and expediently. Has thorough knowledge of test requirements and instructs patients regarding test preparation and specimen collection. Collects drug screens in accordance with Department of Transportation requirements for collection of regulated drug screens. Varied hours and locations.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent
Phlebotomy training (post-High School program)

Nice To Haves

Phlebotomy certification by a recognized certifying board
6 months or more of phlebotomy experience

Responsibilities

Review lab orders/requisitions for complete information and patient insurance to determine/verify correct lab (in-house or referral).
Instruct patient regarding test preparation and specimen collection
Complete order entry in the Lab Information System (LIS), Harvest, and/or referral facility order entry system or requisition and generate Advanced Beneficiary Notice (ABN) and explain to patient.
Verify patient identification using two identifiers at each step: order entry; specimen collection, labeling and aliquoting or transfer.
Collect and process blood, urine, and other biologic specimens in correct collection tubes/anticoagulant and specimen containers and accurately label.
Answer phone inquiries concerning status of tests, results, and specimen collection and transportation requirements. Direct complex phone inquiries to appropriate personnel. Track/locate missing or inadequate specimens. Follow up on pending reference lab results and review charges and invoices as required.
Maintain work area, files, inventory levels, including drug screen collection kits and chain of custody forms (CCF).
Maintain standing orders and temporary accounts.
Train phlebotomy students
Attend in-service training and education sessions, as assigned
Perform specific work duties and responsibilities assigned by supervisor