PHLEBOTOMIST (FT 36 HRS.) 1PH02

Penobscot Valley Hospital•Lincoln, ME

3d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a full-time position, 36 hours per week, with day shifts that include weekends and holidays. The role is hourly, non-exempt, and unionized. The position requires accurate transcription of provider test orders, processing of standing and verbal orders, and obtaining Advance Beneficiary Notices if necessary. A key responsibility is to positively identify patients and collect blood specimens using appropriate techniques for the patient's age and physical state. The role also involves instructing and directing the collection of urine specimens, determining specimen acceptability, and providing collection requirements to patients and providers. Processing of specimens, both in-house and referral, stocking supplies, and maintaining a neat work area are also part of the duties. The phlebotomist will process outgoing laboratory reports, file reports and requisitions, and operate the CPSI system. Specific testing includes urinalysis dipstick, urine pregnancy test screening, and occult blood testing, as well as other waived tests approved by the laboratory manager. The position also involves instructing and observing students in collection techniques and orienting new employees. Safety is paramount, requiring the use of personal protective equipment, appropriate use of safety needles and devices, immediate disposal of capped needles, and proper use of Sharps containers and red bag waste. The employee must observe, report, and eliminate safety hazards, follow safety and exposure control procedures, and maintain BLS Certification. Additionally, the role includes pulling compliance data, renewing reference lab bills, and actively participating in the Hospital-wide Quality Improvement Program and department-specific initiatives. The incumbent will also be expected to participate in emergency/disaster preparedness planning, drills, and response.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
BLS certification required.

Nice To Haves

National phlebotomy certification preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Accurately transcribe provider test orders.
Process standing and verbal orders.
Obtain Advance Beneficiary Notice if required.
Positively identify patient.
Collect blood specimens in appropriate tubes using technique appropriate to age and physical state of patient.
Annual in-service on handling patient emergencies.
Instruct / direct collection of urine specimens using technique appropriate to test ordered.
Determine acceptability of specimens and rejects per policy.
Give collection requirements to patients and providers.
Minimally process specimens tested in-house to optimize viability.
Process referral specimens up to point of shipment.
Stock supplies within and maintains a neat and orderly work area.
Process outgoing laboratory reports.
File laboratory reports and requisitions.
Operate CPSI system within scope of responsibility.
Perform urinalysis dipstick testing.
Perform urine pregnancy test screen testing.
Perform occult blood testing.
Perform other waived testing as approved by the laboratory manager.
Instruct and observe students in collection techniques.
Orients new employees through responsible areas.
Uses personal protective equipment during collection, including gloves.
Appropriately use BD safety needles and Point-Lok device.
Immediately dispose capped needle and holder.
Appropriate use of Sharps containers and red bag waste.
Observe, report, and eliminate safety hazards within work area.
Follow safety and exposure control procedures.
Maintains BLS Certification.
Pull compliance data and forward to lab manager.
Renew monthly reference lab bills for accuracy and forward to lab manager.
Actively participates in the Hospital-wide Quality Improvement Program, actively supports and implements Department-specific Quality improvement initiatives and projects, recommends process improvement as appropriate, reports any quality issues in service delivery and consistently commits to a focus on quality improvement and organizational excellence.
Participate in emergency/disaster preparedness planning and drills as requested.
Participate in the Hospital’s response to a real life disaster/emergency event, within the scope of professional and personal ability to do so.

Benefits

PVH has a Section 125 Cafeteria Benefits Plan
pays a portion of the cost of our health plan
dental coverage
basic life insurance
disability insurance for employees with 30+ authorized hours
provides partial subsidy for dependent health insurance
Part-time employees are eligible to receive dental, life, and disability coverage
eligible to participate in the health insurance plan
403(b) plan
earned time off accrual