Phlebotomist, Vernal Lab, PRN

Uintah Basin Healthcare current open positions•Vernal, UT

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Performs venipunctures and skin punctures competently and expediently. Has thorough knowledge of test requirements, assists in Clinical Laboratory as needed. Responsibilities include collecting blood cultures, blood, urine, throat, and nasopharyngeal samples. Demonstrates competency in drawing blood, including vein, finger, and infant heel sticks, across all age ranges from infant to adult. Able to perform therapeutic blood draws. Identifies patients by comparing information on the requisition to the patient’s identification band before venipuncture. Performs computer functions related to patient orders, receiving, collection, and distribution of results and reports. Displays a courteous, professional manner towards patients, co-workers, nursing, and medical staff. Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors. Labels and records all test tubes, logs procedures, and files paperwork. Processes and prepares specimens for testing by centrifuging and separating as needed. Is knowledgeable about correct tube tops and blood volumes required for tests. Follows Standard Precautions and disposes of sharps appropriately. Cleans and supplies venipuncture trays, maintains work areas, and orders supplies. Requires minimal supervision and completes duties efficiently, prioritizing STAT, ASAP, scheduled, and outpatient orders. Seeks guidance when necessary and demonstrates teamwork. Assists laboratory technicians and performs clerical work as needed. Follows all policies and procedures for the Clinical Laboratory and the hospital. Prepares samples for transport and distributes reports.

Requirements

BLS Certification

Responsibilities

Consistently draws blood competently and expediently with as little patient discomfort as possible.
Must be competent in vein, finger, and infant heel sticks, including all age ranges from infant to adult.
Able to perform therapeutic blood draws.
Identifies the patient - comparing patient information on the requisition to the patient’s identification band before venipuncture is performed.
Performs computer functions pertaining to patient orders, receiving, collection, and distribution of results and reports.
Displays courteous, professional manner towards patients, co-workers, nursing, and medical staff.
Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors.
Labels and records all test tubes, logs procedures, and files paperwork.
Processes and prepares specimens for testing by centrifuging, separating as needed.
Is knowledgeable about which color top tube to use and the volume of blood needed - knows test requirements.
Follows Standard Precautions at all times.
Disposes all sharps in a rigid sharps container.
Cleans and supplies venipuncture trays.
Maintains work areas.
Orders supplies when needed.
Requires minimal supervision in the performance of job duties.
Completes duties in a time-efficient manner, knows how to prioritize STAT orders, ASAP orders, scheduled orders, and outpatients.
Seeks guidance and direction as necessary.
Demonstrates the value of the team concept on a consistent basis.
Assists laboratory technicians, does clerical work when needed.
Follows policies and procedures for the Clinical Laboratory and the hospital.
Prepares samples for transport and distributes reports.