Phlebotomist 1

Stanford Health Care Tri-Valley•Pleasanton, CA

About The Position

The Phlebotomist is responsible for routine laboratory tasks, including phlebotomy, specimen preparation, EKG testing, and clerical duties. The role facilitates and documents the flow of patient specimens into and out of the laboratory, completes patient clerical information, and enters specimen collection information and other communications into the computer. This position is with Stanford Health Care Tri-Valley.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Graduation from an American Society of Phlebotomy Technicians (ASPT)-certified program, comparable experience, or 100 hours of on-the-job training within SHCTV - Tri-Valley.
Organizational skills and strong attention to detail.
Ability to work well with team members and independently.
Strong communication skills and ability to read and write in English.
Basic computer and clerical skills.
Ability to provide care appropriate to the ages of patients served.
Knowledge of aseptic technique and other laboratory techniques.
Ability to centrifuge and aliquot specimens, including use of designated labels.
Ability to correctly register outpatients and different types of preoperative patients while accounting for patient locations and statuses.
Knowledge of basic medical terminology; laboratory instruments, methods, and materials; and safety, quality, and Joint Commission standards related to laboratory testing.
Current CPT certification.
Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers certification.

Nice To Haves

Microbiology and specimen-processing experience.
At least one year of inpatient phlebotomy experience.

Responsibilities

Follow established safety and department protocols when handling blood or body-fluid specimens.
Interpret physicians’ test orders and requisitions, enter the correct tests into the computer system, and seek assistance when orders are unclear.
Perform venipunctures, finger sticks, and pediatric heel sticks; collect appropriate specimens for ordered tests.
Verify patient identity using at least two unique identifiers before collection, label samples in the patient's presence, and confirm that labels match.
Document specimen collection information accurately in the electronic record.
Respond to designated codes according to hospital protocol, including Code Blue, STEMI, STROKE, CODE 3, and Massive Transfusion Protocol.
Receive specimens and ensure they are in appropriate containers and properly labeled; process orders promptly and bring STAT orders immediately to testing staff’s attention.
Prepare specimens for send-out testing at referral laboratories and other Stanford Health Care Tri-Valley facilities.
Assist with microbiology culture setup, plating media, and other specimen processing in Microbiology.
Perform EKG testing, including adult and pediatric lead placement, rhythm strips, and special leads per physician direction.
Check biohazard containers daily, replace them when full, close them properly, and place them in the designated pickup area.
Maintain a clean, appropriately stocked workstation and notify the manager when inventory is low.
Answer laboratory phones and respond to inquiries about test status or routing as appropriate.
Attend department and staff meetings and serve on special hospital committees as assigned.
Perform duties in accordance with the hospital’s C-I-CARE Standards and patient-centered interaction framework.