PHLEBOTOMIST - DAY

The Hospital Authority of Miller County•Colquitt, GA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Performs venipunctures and skin punctures competently and expediently. Has thorough knowledge of test requirements, assists in Clinical Laboratory as needed. Performs all job responsibilities in alignment with the mission and vision of the organization. Performs other duties as required and completes all job functions as per departmental policies and procedures. Maintains current knowledge in present areas of responsibility (i.e., self-education, attends ongoing educational programs). Attends staff meetings and completes mandatory in-services and requirements and competency evaluations on time. Wears protective clothing and equipment as appropriate. Displays courteous, professional manner towards patients, co-workers, nursing and medical staff. Performs all aspects of patient contact in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors. Follows policies and procedures for the Clinical Laboratory and the hospital. Completes duties in a time-efficient manner, knows how to prioritize STAT orders, ASAP orders, scheduled orders and outpatients. Demonstrates the value of team concept on a consistent basis. Seeks guidance and direction as necessary. Requires minimal supervision in performance of job duties. Maintains BAC certification. Performs random, accident, and new hire drug screens. Maintains proficiency in outpatient phlebotomy, and assists as needed. Answers the phone. Follow up on phone calls and direct them to the correct department, when appropriate. Prints future orders from Matrix and enters them into Cerner. Obtains registration for orders taken from Matrix. Enters stat orders from Matrix to Cerner. Prints Matrix pending at set intervals depending on the shift. Ensures all labs are completed based of the pending list (Cerner and Matrix). Enters orders for any specimen received. Appropriately handles all ABN’s generated from the nursing home. Faxing results for STAT orders. Any other clerical work as needed by the department. Consistently draws blood competently and expediently with as little patient discomfort as possible. Identifies the patient – comparing patient information on the requisition to the patient’s identification band before venipunctures is performed and also by using second identifier. Disposes all sharps in a rigid sharps’ container. Cleans and supplies venipuncture trays. Correctly label all specimens. Logs specimens into the computer accurately. Is knowledgeable about which tube to use and the volume of blood needed- knows test requirements. Follows Universal Precautions at all times. Follows Code of Conduct policy. Adheres to dress code; appearance is neat and clean. Completes annual educational requirements. Maintains regulatory requirements. Maintains patient confidentiality at all times. Reports to work on time and as scheduled; completes work within designated time. Wears identification when on duty; uses computerized time clock system correctly. Completes in-services and returns in a timely fashion. Attends annual review and/or skills fair and department in-services, as scheduled. Attempts to end conversations and other interactions in a positive manner; leaves others with a good impression of the Hospital Authority of Miller County and its employees. Complies with all organizational policies regarding ethical business practices. Communicates the mission statement of the organization. Always treat others in a friendly, helpful manner. Refers co-workers to proper sources when unable to provide an answer. Interacts with others in a professional and friendly manner. Takes interest in others and always gives full cooperation to fellow workers. Always maintains an open line of communication with other departments. Thoroughly familiar with the hospital and the services it offers. It is the responsibility of every employee of HAMC to comply with federal, state and local laws and regulations, as well as, HAMC Policies and Procedures. Every employee is held accountable to participate in, comply with and report concerns to his or her supervisor or the Compliance Officer if illegal or unethical behavior is suspected. As an employee of HAMC, you have been granted user access to applicable ePHI systems based on your position. This user or role-based access is intended to give you the minimum necessary access to perform your job function(s) only and should be used only as applicable.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent.
Medical assistant or Phlebotomy certification required within 30 days of hire date.
Ability to communicate in English, both verbally and in writing.
Basic Computer Skills

Nice To Haves

2 years phlebotomy experience preferred, but not required.
Additional languages preferred.

Responsibilities

Performs venipunctures and skin punctures competently and expediently.
Assists in Clinical Laboratory as needed.
Maintains current knowledge in present areas of responsibility.
Attends staff meetings and completes mandatory in-services and requirements and competency evaluations on time.
Wears protective clothing and equipment as appropriate.
Performs all aspects of patient contact in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors.
Completes duties in a time-efficient manner, knows how to prioritize STAT orders, ASAP orders, scheduled orders and outpatients.
Demonstrates the value of team concept on a consistent basis.
Performs random, accident, and new hire drug screens.
Maintains proficiency in outpatient phlebotomy, and assists as needed.
Answers the phone.
Follow up on phone calls and direct them to the correct department, when appropriate.
Prints future orders from Matrix and enters them into Cerner.
Obtains registration for orders taken from Matrix.
Enters stat orders from Matrix to Cerner.
Prints Matrix pending at set intervals depending on the shift.
Ensures all labs are completed based of the pending list (Cerner and Matrix).
Enters orders for any specimen received.
Appropriately handles all ABN’s generated from the nursing home.
Faxing results for STAT orders.
Consistently draws blood competently and expediently with as little patient discomfort as possible.
Identifies the patient – comparing patient information on the requisition to the patient’s identification band before venipunctures is performed and also by using second identifier.
Disposes all sharps in a rigid sharps’ container.
Cleans and supplies venipuncture trays.
Correctly label all specimens.
Logs specimens into the computer accurately.
Is knowledgeable about which tube to use and the volume of blood needed- knows test requirements.
Follows Universal Precautions at all times.
Follows Code of Conduct policy.
Adheres to dress code; appearance is neat and clean.
Completes annual educational requirements.
Maintains regulatory requirements.
Maintains patient confidentiality at all times.
Reports to work on time and as scheduled; completes work within designated time.
Wears identification when on duty; uses computerized time clock system correctly.
Completes in-services and returns in a timely fashion.
Attends annual review and/or skills fair and department in-services, as scheduled.
Attempts to end conversations and other interactions in a positive manner; leaves others with a good impression of the Hospital Authority of Miller County and its employees.
Complies with all organizational policies regarding ethical business practices.
Communicates the mission statement of the organization.
Always treat others in a friendly, helpful manner.
Refers co-workers to proper sources when unable to provide an answer.
Interacts with others in a professional and friendly manner.
Takes interest in others and always gives full cooperation to fellow workers.
Always maintains an open line of communication with other departments.
Thoroughly familiar with the hospital and the services it offers.
Complies with federal, state and local laws and regulations, as well as, HAMC Policies and Procedures.
Participates in, complies with and reports concerns to his or her supervisor or the Compliance Officer if illegal or unethical behavior is suspected.