Phlebotomist

Gila Regional Medical Center•Silver City, NM

12d

About The Position

The Phlebotomist is responsible for Phlebotomy draws as well as a variety of secretarial duties. S/he obtains and processes specimens, answers phones, maintains physician orders, and enters accurate billing information into the computer system. Also assists in specimen processing area- processing specimens to be run in the laboratory and processing send out specimens. Entering send out specimens onto the reference laboratory ‘batch’ for submitting via the LIS. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Performs Phlebotomy draws, including venipuncture, and heel and fingers sticks, in a timely manner. Performs therapeutic phlebotomy under the direction of the Medical Director/ Pathologist. Must submit and track 5 successful heel and finger sticks annually. Orders Lab work for physicians. Reviews physician orders for diagnosis and physician signature. Processes specimens for send out, including spinning, pouring off serum, plasma, urines and stabilizing per temperature requirements. Compiles monthly order statistics, ensuring up-to-date standing orders. Submits patient orders and insurance information to patient access for clinic and other outreach sites. Reviews orders to assure correct tests were placed into the LIS Answers phone, receives faxes, and distributes mail and patient reports. Completes quality variances in MEDITECH. Follows up on variances – phoning patients and / or providers for recollect or updated orders Serves as a preceptor for new Phlebotomists. Attends department meetings. Maintains working knowledge of current Laboratory Compliance and HIPAA regulations. Process specimens, spins ang packages specimens. Additional duties as assigned.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
ASCP registration preferred. If ASCP certified, must maintain valid certification.
AHA BLS certification within 4 months of hire
Phlebotomy training preferred
Knowledge of medical terminology preferred
Accurate typing skills
Secretarial experience preferred
Experience in a healthcare setting preferred

Nice To Haves

ASCP registration preferred.
Phlebotomy training preferred
Knowledge of medical terminology preferred
Secretarial experience preferred
Experience in a healthcare setting preferred

Responsibilities

Performs Phlebotomy draws, including venipuncture, and heel and fingers sticks, in a timely manner.
Performs therapeutic phlebotomy under the direction of the Medical Director/ Pathologist.
Must submit and track 5 successful heel and finger sticks annually.
Orders Lab work for physicians. Reviews physician orders for diagnosis and physician signature.
Processes specimens for send out, including spinning, pouring off serum, plasma, urines and stabilizing per temperature requirements.
Compiles monthly order statistics, ensuring up-to-date standing orders.
Submits patient orders and insurance information to patient access for clinic and other outreach sites.
Reviews orders to assure correct tests were placed into the LIS
Answers phone, receives faxes, and distributes mail and patient reports.
Completes quality variances in MEDITECH.
Follows up on variances – phoning patients and / or providers for recollect or updated orders
Serves as a preceptor for new Phlebotomists.
Attends department meetings.
Maintains working knowledge of current Laboratory Compliance and HIPAA regulations.
Process specimens, spins ang packages specimens.
Additional duties as assigned.