Phlebotomist - PD

Brown Medicine•Cranston, RI

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the supervision of the Pathology Manager or Phlebotomy Supervisor, or with guidance from the Lead Phlebotomist, the Phlebotomist obtains blood and other patient specimens, transports specimens, completes basic records, and performs related clerical support. The role includes interviewing and instructing patients, entering data into a computerized database, and maintaining records and reports. Employees are expected to role model Brown University Health’s values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence in interactions with patients, customers, and colleagues. The position is based at Rhode Island Hospital in Providence, Rhode Island. The stated schedule is Monday through Friday, 5:00 a.m.–7:30 a.m., one weekend per month, 5:00 a.m.–9:00 a.m., with a holiday rotation; the work shift is listed as variable.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Phlebotomy certificate; the posting also specifies certification through the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences and/or completion of a phlebotomy certificate program that includes a formal internship demonstrating 100 successful venipunctures.
In lieu of an internship, six months of phlebotomy experience may be considered.
In lieu of phlebotomy certification, five or more years of direct phlebotomy experience may be considered.
Ability to perform venipuncture and capillary puncture techniques on adults, children, and infants.
Interpersonal skills to obtain and provide patient information and explain procedures effectively to reduce fear and anxiety.
Knowledge and skills to provide care with consideration of aging processes, human development stages, and cultural patterns throughout the care process.
Clerical skills to prepare and maintain records and reports, including keyboard skills for entering and accessing information.
Familiarity with blood collection equipment, anticoagulants, special precautions, and interference.
Ability to distinguish chromatic colors.
Manual dexterity to perform venipunctures.

Responsibilities

Schedule venipunctures and capillary blood punctures according to priority and test type, including time studies.
Use computer-generated collection labels and the Pathology Handbook to ensure specimens are collected according to established procedures, in proper containers, and with any required special handling; follow hospital policy and universal precautions.
Verify and identify patients and confirm appropriate preparation before specimen collection, including fasting or special diets.
Collect blood using venipuncture or capillary puncture techniques and collect other specimens as needed; split or centrifuge samples when required.
Alert nursing staff or a supervisor to deviations from puncture procedures or adverse patient conditions.
Perform coagulation tests, such as bleeding-time tests.
Label, wrap, document, and prepare specimens for transportation.
Maintain records of specimen procurement.
Perform clerical activities, including sorting and filing records, receiving patients into clinic or treatment areas, and obtaining insurance, biographical, and medical information for registration records as needed.
Provide required forms and instructions about special preparation for tests or appointments; contact patients to return for repeat tests when needed.
Contact outside agencies or physicians’ offices to obtain additional patient information for records.
Enter patient data into the department computer system and, when needed, identify billing errors and make adjustments to reconcile them.