Phlebotomist

White River Health System Inc•Batesville, AR

12d

About The Position

This role involves performing venipuncture, finger sticks, and heel sticks to obtain optimal blood specimens with minimal patient inconvenience. The phlebotomist will monitor worklists, prioritize workload, and ensure timely specimen collection. Accurate patient identification using full name and date of birth, along with bedside barcode scanning, is crucial. Specimens must be properly labeled in the presence of the patient. The phlebotomist will also make necessary notations on orders, print uncollected reports, process specimens by centrifugation, and perform iStat ACT patient testing and Quality Control. Data entry into the LIS, including collection data and test cancellations, is a key responsibility, as is entering physician’s orders. The role requires initiative, good decision-making, the ability to accept constructive criticism, and maintaining a clean work environment. Assisting with employee training and performing other duties as assigned are also part of the role.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required
Ability to multi-task and problem-solving skills
Time management
Proficient in computer skills
Ability to communicate professionally with staff, including providers
Attention to detail and quality
Ability to analyze and understand information
Possess a strong work ethic

Nice To Haves

Phlebotomy Certificate

Responsibilities

Performs venipuncture, finger sticks, and heel sticks to obtain optimum blood specimens at a minimum of patient inconvenience.
Monitors worklist for assigned floors and ensures specimens are collected in a timely manner; prioritizes workload appropriately.
Identifies patient per WRHS policy using patient’s full name and date of birth, and uses bedside armband barcode scanning system as appropriate.
Prints specimen labels, and in the presence of the patient, labels specimens with patient’s full name, date of birth, date, time, and employee number of the phlebotomist.
Makes notation on comment line of order in computer of any information necessary for the person performing the test or the ordering provider.
Prints uncollected reports from LIS to ensure all collected samples have been received in the lab.
Processes specimens by centrifugation as needed; uses judgement in assessing specimen suitability.
Performs iStat ACT patient testing and Quality Control as required.
Enters data into the LIS, including collection data, cancelation of tests, and comments as appropriate.
Enters physician’s orders into LIS, including any comments such as fax or call comments.
Demonstrates initiative and makes good decisions in situations not covered by policies.
Accepts and delivers constructive criticism in a positive manner.
Maintains a clean and organized work environment; cleans up after themselves in the patient rooms and phlebotomy area.
Assists phlebotomy supervisor in training of employees as appropriate.
Performs other duties as assigned by the supervisor/director.