Phlebotomist -Laboratory - PT+20

Memorial Hospital at Gulfport•Gulfport, MS

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Phlebotomist obtains specimens and performs venipunctures for specialized and routine testing; maintains specimen integrity and quality control; and communicates patient and family health care needs to the appropriate health care provider.

Requirements

High School or GED
1 year as a phlebotomist; Certification or successful completion of an accredited phlebotomy training program may be accepted in lieu of experience
Excellent interpersonal skills with a customer service approach
Proficient with Microsoft software and Electronic Health Record (EHR) software

Nice To Haves

Vocational/Technical Diploma -Postsecondary nondegree award from an accredited phlebotomy training program
Phlebotomy Technician certification by the American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP) or equivalent certifying organization
2 years as a phlebotomist in a clinical laboratory setting
Long-term care phlebotomy experience beneficial

Responsibilities

Responsible for obtaining, delivering, and accepting specimens for laboratory testing
Uses various venipuncture methods to collect blood samples/specimens from patients as needed or ordered
Performs difficult and hard to obtain venipunctures on a routine basis including complex blood samples such as legal draws for blood alcohol, blood cultures, or foot/leg collections when ordered
Transports samples from various locations, including long-term care facilities and diagnostic centers, to appropriate laboratories
Processes samples for further examination and analysis by medical professionals
Maintains specimen integrity and quality control
Verifies order request and patient identity information prior to drawing blood or collecting specimen
Ensures that specimen requirements are met at time of collection to maintains specimen integrity
Disposes of all biohazards in accordance with applicable laws, standards, policies
Responds to and resolves discrepancies or inquiries with orders for testing
Maintains quality control through guidance and instruction of appropriate phlebotomy techniques and labeling processes to team members and other clinical support staff after completion of probation and competency requirements
Communicates patient and family health care needs to the appropriate health care provider
Explains all phlebotomy procedures to patients and explains any complications as it pertains to the venipuncture of the patient
Completes and verifies all lab registration process on patients
Enters provider orders into the Electronic Health Record (EHR) system accurately and timely
Fills supply orders for laboratory clients
Performs EKGs on outpatients as needed
Provides customer service and administrative support to the department as needed
Creates and maintains test orders; files, sorts, and enters patient data
Provides customer service, both in-person and by telephone; takes and relays messages to appropriate staff
Reports significant events and information timely to appropriate team member
Shares input from the patient with the appropriate health team members