Phlebotomist

St. Elizabeth Healthcare•Fort Thomas, KY

51d

About The Position

Under the direction of the General or Section Laboratory Supervisor, performs phlebotomy and specimen processing functions, waived and moderate complexity testing as defined by (Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments) CLIA Section 493.1421 and as approved by the Medical Director, and other non-technical duties as assigned. Demonstrate respect, dignity, kindness and empathy in each encounter with all patients, families, visitors and other employees regardless of cultural background.

Requirements

Must comply with the CLIA Section 493.1421. Requirements for Personnel performing waived and/or moderate complexity testing as Laboratory Assistant
High School graduate or GED
Valid Driver’ License/Meet Medical Centers Insurance requirement (necessary to work at the Edgewood facility due to the need for phlebotomists to cover nursing home draws and drive a laboratory vehicle)
Experience including customer service.
Computer skills
Human relations and communication skills
Customer Service skills

Responsibilities

Receives, processes and transports specimens to laboratory sections and reference labs.
Locates specimens that have “add-on tests” as well as other specimen processing duties.
Centrifuge blood and urine specimens for analysis.
Aliquot specimens and prepare for analysis.
Checks work lists and reports for efficient specimen analysis.
Performs waived and moderately complexity testing as defined by CLIA.
Reports testing according to established protocols including evaluation of specimen acceptability
Provides support functions to technologist including the loading and maintaining of instruments, assist in re-constituting reagents, thawing, pooling, of blood products, assists in maintenance and repair of clinical equipment.
Completes all mandatory competencies and training modules along with review of all departmental policies and procedures and must adhere to all safety policies and procedures.
Greets patients using AIDET, evaluates orders for types of specimens and appropriate handling requirements and uses hospital and laboratory computer systems to obtain information and handle requests
Safely collects quality samples according to laboratory policies and procedures (for the accurate and timely completion of testing).
Uses a variety of devices to collect specimens, organizes and maintains supplies
Enhances professional growth and development of self, department staff, other hospital personnel, community and students by participation in continuing education and in-service training and the School of Medical Technology
Implements ICARE principles using communication skills and human relations to promote quality patient care and productive work environment
Performs other duties as assigned.