Phlebotomist - FMC Lexington, KY

Absolute Staffers, LLC•Lexington, VA

15h

About The Position

The Contract Phlebotomist supports laboratory operations at the Health Services Unit by collecting and processing specimens, performing point-of-care testing, and assisting with patient flow and day-to-day laboratory duties. The role serves both inpatient and outpatient needs and includes handling laboratory reports, communicating with providers, and maintaining documentation in the Bureau Electronic Medical Record (BEMR). The phlebotomist also ensures specimens are prepared and transported in accordance with applicable law, reference laboratory requirements, and Health Services Unit Laboratory Procedures. The position supports coordination with the Bureau of Prisons (BOP) and contract reference laboratories, CLIA recertification, equipment maintenance, and supply notifications.

Requirements

Phlebotomy certificate through a certified training program.
Computer literacy; the laboratory uses multiple computer programs for daily duties.

Responsibilities

Assist with patient flow during blood draws.
Retrieve reference laboratory reports and answer laboratory phone calls to assist providers with questions.
Scan laboratory results into the Bureau Electronic Medical Record (BEMR) and perform other day-to-day laboratory duties.
Organize, schedule, and perform laboratory specimen collection and point-of-care testing for inpatient and outpatient services.
Process specimens within the Health Service Unit.
Prepare specimens and ensure they are packed and transported according to applicable law, reference laboratory requirements, and Health Services Unit Laboratory Procedures.
Ensure laboratory requests are completed properly and reports are returned from the reference laboratory.
Notify providers, log results as received, follow up appropriately, and file results in the laboratory and medical record.
Acquire and maintain knowledge of the Health Services Manual and Unit Procedures necessary to perform the work.
Assist with coordination of BOP and contract reference laboratory contacts, CLIA recertification, equipment maintenance, and notification of needed supplies.