LAB - PHLEBOTOMIST

Chambers County Public Hospital District No 1•Anahuac, TX

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About The Position

IMPORTANT NOTE: Current opening is for a PRN (not part-time or full-time). The employee selected MUST be willing to work from any of our sites, which are located in Anahuac, Mont Belvieu & Dayton. Under the direct supervision of A Medical Technologist or MLT, he/she will obtain and prepare specimen for analysis and perform various screening tests as indicated. Responsible for the collection of venous and capillary blood samples using various techniques (i.e., syringe, heel stick, venipuncture, fingerstick). Receive, process and distribute laboratory specimens, distribute departmental paperwork, and stock supplies as needed. Responsible for the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care based on physical, psychological, educational, safety and related criteria for the infant, child, adolescent, adult and geriatric population as it affects phlebotomy. Required to maintain a professional and cooperative working relationship with patients, patient’s families, medical staff and other hospital personnel. He/She must at all times verify patient identification at bedside, giving instruction to patients when needed, taking safety precautions during the handling of specimens and blood collections. He/ She must wear appropriate personal protective equipment as required. He/She will perform tasks as assigned by Laboratory Management within their scope of training such as order entry on LIS (CPSI), filing of results, scanning of results to CPSI and ECW as needed, temperature check and recording. Disinfecting work area and phlebotomy trays. Inventory check on phlebotomy and collection supplies. File all paperwork according to laboratory procedures. Laboratory records are maintained for two years. Adhere to all Chambers Health appearance standards and always maintain a professional dress while working. Maintains friendly, efficient, positive customer service attitude toward customers, clients and co-workers. Is responsive to customer needs. Uses Service Excellence model when interacting with patients, client, and guests. Demonstrates commitment to professional growth and competence by adherence to hospital and departmental annual training commitments. Participates in self-development by attending mandatory in-services and educational programs appropriate to the goals and needs of the department. Adheres to all established systems and training programs to provide a safe environment. Maintains compliance with Chambers Health standards of operation. Always adheres to Chambers Health Business Conduct Policy. Maintains all records and reports to ensure compliance with all local, state and federal regulations and codes. Maintains compliance with all requirements of Federal, State and local regulations and guidelines including the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, as amended, and the Americans with Disabilities Act, as amended. OTHER DUTIES Performs other related duties as may be assigned by manager.

Requirements

Must be able to work independently with limited supervision.
Demonstrates interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.
Requires strong organizational skills, accuracy and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

Obtain and prepare specimen for analysis and perform various screening tests as indicated.
Collection of venous and capillary blood samples using various techniques (i.e., syringe, heel stick, venipuncture, fingerstick).
Receive, process and distribute laboratory specimens, distribute departmental paperwork, and stock supplies as needed.
Verify patient identification at bedside, giving instruction to patients when needed, taking safety precautions during the handling of specimens and blood collections.
Wear appropriate personal protective equipment as required.
Perform tasks as assigned by Laboratory Management within their scope of training such as order entry on LIS (CPSI), filing of results, scanning of results to CPSI and ECW as needed, temperature check and recording.
Disinfecting work area and phlebotomy trays.
Inventory check on phlebotomy and collection supplies.
File all paperwork according to laboratory procedures.
Adhere to all Chambers Health appearance standards and always maintain a professional dress while working.
Maintains friendly, efficient, positive customer service attitude toward customers, clients and co-workers.
Uses Service Excellence model when interacting with patients, client, and guests.
Demonstrates commitment to professional growth and competence by adherence to hospital and departmental annual training commitments.
Participates in self-development by attending mandatory in-services and educational programs appropriate to the goals and needs of the department.
Adheres to all established systems and training programs to provide a safe environment.
Maintains compliance with Chambers Health standards of operation. Always adheres to Chambers Health Business Conduct Policy. Maintains all records and reports to ensure compliance with all local, state and federal regulations and codes.
Maintains compliance with all requirements of Federal, State and local regulations and guidelines including the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, as amended, and the Americans with Disabilities Act, as amended.
Performs other related duties as may be assigned by manager.