Phlebotomist- Night Shift

PUTNAM COUNTY HOSPITAL•Greencastle, IN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Putnam County Hospital is looking for a full-time phlebotomist to work night shift. This position will be full-time, benefits eligible. The role involves obtaining clinical samples from patients, routing them to the appropriate testing area, and entering lab test orders into the hospital information systems.

Requirements

HS Graduate or Equivalent
No Driver's License Required: Yes
Age Requirement: 18+
Uses AIDET or other hospital-approved philosophy to positively interact with patients and visitors
Positively identifies outpatients by checking two patient identifiers and provider order
Positively identifies inpatients by checking two patient identifiers with the patient's wristband
Washes hands, or uses hand sanitizer, before and after each patient contact
Disposes used needles in appropriate containers after use. Does not recap needles
Prioritizes work to achieve maximum efficiency and can adjust schedule to account for STAT's, and other priorities
Has a working knowledge on specimen requirements; tube types and minimum volumes
Observes Standard Precautions when collecting or handling patient specimens

Nice To Haves

Completion of a Phlebotomy or Medical Assistant program
Prior experience as a phlebotomist in a clinical setting

Responsibilities

Performs venipuncture, capillary, and related procedures, according to established hospital and departmental policies and procedures, on patients ranging in age from newborns to geriatrics
Performs venipuncture and skin punctures competently and expediently using aseptic technique
Follows established policy and procedures to collect Blood Cultures that minimize contamination
Properly labels all specimens, immediately after collection, at all times
Correctly distributes specimens to their respective areas for processing, testing, referral, or storage
Works within the Laboratory Information System to order tests, print labels, and generate completed reports
Performs Point-Of-Care Testing, as necessary
Follows established policy and procedures for safety and uses personal protective equipment correctly
Maintains the phlebotomy area, carts, and trays in a clean, well-stocked manner.
Interacts with co-workers, hospital staff, and medical staff in a courteous, professional manner
Performs other duties as assigned
Uses AIDET or other hospital-approved philosophy to positively interact with patients and visitors
Positively identifies outpatients by checking two patient identifiers and provider order
Positively identifies inpatients by checking two patient identifiers with the patient's wristband
Washes hands, or uses hand sanitizer, before and after each patient contact
Disposes used needles in appropriate containers after use. Does not recap needles
Prioritizes work to achieve maximum efficiency and can adjust schedule to account for STAT's, and other priorities
Has a working knowledge on specimen requirements; tube types and minimum volumes
Observes Standard Precautions when collecting or handling patient specimens