Phlebotomist - PRN

Wickenburg Community Hospital•Surprise, AZ

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Wickenburg Community Hospital is seeking a Phlebotomist for PRN (as needed) positions. This role involves performing venipunctures and skin punctures, instructing patients on test preparation and specimen collection, and collecting drug screens according to Department of Transportation requirements. The position offers varied hours and locations within the hospital and its clinics.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent
Phlebotomy training (post-High School program)

Nice To Haves

Phlebotomy certification by a recognized certifying board
6 months or more of phlebotomy experience

Responsibilities

Perform venipunctures and skin punctures competently and expediently.
Instruct patients regarding test preparation and specimen collection.
Collect drug screens in accordance with Department of Transportation requirements.
Review lab orders/requisitions for complete information and patient insurance to determine/verify correct lab (in-house or referral).
Complete order entry in the Lab Information System (LIS), Harvest, and/or referral facility order entry system or requisition and generate Advanced Beneficiary Notice (ABN) and explain to patient.
Verify patient identification using two identifiers at each step: order entry; specimen collection, labeling and aliquoting or transfer.
Collect and process blood, urine, and other biologic specimens in correct collection tubes/anticoagulant and specimen containers and accurately label.
Answer phone inquiries concerning status of tests, results, and specimen collection and transportation requirements.
Direct complex phone inquiries to appropriate personnel.
Track/locate missing or inadequate specimens.
Follow up on pending reference lab results and review charges and invoices as required.
Maintain work area, files, inventory levels, including drug screen collection kits and chain of custody forms (CCF).
Maintain standing orders and temporary accounts.
Train phlebotomy students.
Attend in-service training and education sessions, as assigned.
Perform specific work duties and responsibilities assigned by supervisor.