Phlebotomist - Chambersburg Lab Services

WellSpan Health•Chambersburg, PA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direct supervision of a phlebotomy supervisor or designee, this role performs clerical duties, phlebotomy for all age/population groups, computer functions related to ordering and collection, EKGs, vital signs, off-site blood specimen collection (including nursing home patients), and other patient care duties within a patient care unit/area. The position requires flexibility in hours, including days, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited medical assistant program and/or graduate of an accredited phlebotomy program or equivalent experience.
Demonstrated knowledge of medical terminology required.
Experience applying customer service behaviors and communication skills required.
Maintains current CPR certification.
Must have a valid driver's license in the current state of residence.
Driving record must meet requirements established by WellSpan Risk Management.

Nice To Haves

Proficiency in phlebotomy preferred.
Proficiency in EKG preferred.
Computer literacy and typing skills preferred.
Continuing education required as necessary to stay current.

Responsibilities

Completes phlebotomy competency for all age/population groups.
Completes phlebotomy quiz for policy/procedure and proper specimen containers/tubes.
Completes Meditech computer competency.
Completes specimen accession competency, if applicable.
Attends departmental and hospital inservices and education programs.
Participates in the orientation of new employees.
Assists co-workers with work assignments and checks on other areas during sick calls.
Performs phlebotomy duties including performing venipunctures and processing specimens, ensuring proper specimen handling.
Performs clerical duties, including supply maintenance, patient short registrations, and data entry.
Performs EKGs (Summit Health).
Performs vital signs as needed.
Performs other patient care duties as assigned.
Receives, reviews, performs, and processes requisitions, specimens, and other duties as assigned.
Communicates with nursing regarding the status of patient assignments (e.g., patient not available, difficult stick).
Demonstrates involvement in unit activities and team building.
Assesses workload and performs in a manner that facilitates efficient client movement.
Reviews physician orders for tests, orders lab tests with minimal errors, and arranges work to meet outpatient timeframes and special requests.
Supplies patients with correct specimen containers and appropriate instructions.
Follows hospital/laboratory policies and procedures for patient identification, correct technique, and proper specimen labeling.
Uses established policies/procedures for collecting blood/non-blood specimens and disposes of contaminated supplies according to guidelines.
Restocks supplies in the work area.
Can independently perform assigned duties after the orientation period.
Understands and follows hospital fire and safety procedures and knows their role in case of a fire.