Phlebotomist - Hickman Hospital

ProMedica•Adrian, MI

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Performs routine and special blood specimen collection for patients of all ages. The role may also collect products or specimens for basic procedures and perform point-of-care testing using proper techniques. It supports patient care before, during, and after specimen collection and follows asepsis and antisepsis principles. The Phlebotomist uses laboratory information systems, applies knowledge of specimen requirements and pre-analytic variables, and uses quality assurance data to support service quality and patient satisfaction. The role maintains departmental policies, safety and infection-control practices, required accreditation and regulatory compliance, supplies, and equipment. It also assists with training new associates or students and maintains professional development.

Requirements

Must be in high school or pursuing a high school diploma, or equivalent.
Completion of a formal phlebotomy training program or documented phlebotomy experience, such as venipunctures, effective puncture techniques, or blood draws.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree in a science-related field.

Responsibilities

Collect routine and special blood specimens from patients of all ages.
Collect products or specimens for basic procedures and perform point-of-care testing when applicable, using proper techniques.
Follow principles of asepsis and antisepsis.
Assist with patient care before, during, and after specimen collection.
Determine appropriate test combinations and acceptable minimum specimen volumes from like samples.
Apply knowledge of pre-analytic variables that may affect specimen analysis.
Use test synonyms and abbreviations and cross-reference tests to specimen types.
Use the laboratory computer information system, including its work aides and shortcuts.
Use quality assurance data to enhance services and recommend procedure changes to address quality issues and improve customer and patient satisfaction.
Maintain hospital and departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance, safety, environmental, and infection-control practices.
Meet accreditation and regulatory requirements by attending mandatory in-services and continuing laboratory education and participating in continuous quality improvement.
Maintain and upgrade professional development.
Maintain par levels and organize supplies and equipment in assigned work areas; notify appropriate associates when reorder levels are reached or equipment needs repair.
Assist in training new associates or students.