Central Region Float - Phlebotomist (Full-Time)

Hudson Headwaters Health Network•North Creek, NY

10d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Phlebotomist is responsible for performing phlebotomies and other laboratory specimen collections in a back-up capacity, as needs arise. Also, responsible for assisting the Manager of Phlebotomy Services to review, triage and appropriately disseminate laboratory results, both interfaced and faxed. This position requires traveling to any of our Central Region labs as needed.

Requirements

High School Graduate required
Must possess current BLS Certification
Must have excellent computer skills
Must have a valid driver license and be able to travel throughout the Network
Knowledge of general phlebotomy practices and related specimen collection/preparation processes
Knowledge of lab values and ability to discern when it is necessary to alert staff of an abnormal (high or low) value requiring immediate attention to ensure patient safely and optimum care
Knowledge of diagnosis codes needed for specific testing to ensure correct billing is submitted
Knowledge of practice management system, electronic medical record and all interfaces related to laboratory reporting and test submissions
Ability to communicate effectively with patients, staff and external contacts via phone, in person and in writing
Ability to function as a member of the phlebotomy team to resolve immediate and long-term patient concerns
Ability to establish/maintain effective relationships with a wide variety of people

Nice To Haves

Phlebotomy experience a plus
Familiarity with the Network’s EMR and PMS is preferred

Responsibilities

Assists the Manager of Phlebotomy Services in reviewing all incoming laboratory results (interfaced and faxed), triaging those results, forwarding to the appropriate provider and/or nursing staff for timely review
Communicates directly with nursing and provider staff to ensure that “red flagged” or “critical” results are reviewed and addressed in a timely manner
Follows up with providers when specimens are submitted to the laboratory without an appropriate billable diagnosis, to ensure that patients are not inappropriately billed for services
Performs phlebotomy and other specimen collection as per Network policies and procedures
Prepares all specimens for transport and processing, including ensuring that specimens are collected in appropriate tubes, are correctly and thoroughly labeled, centrifuged and appropriately bagged, ready for the courier in a timely manner
Maintains patient flow at a reasonable pace
Protects patient privacy while in the draw station
Maintains current CPR certification
Participates in training of personnel assigned to phlebotomy
Ensures that requisitions include all necessary information for specimens to be processed and for laboratory to bill appropriately
Demonstrates knowledge of specimen requirements and handling such that only appropriate specimens are submitted for testing
Participates in quality improvement activities
Other duties as assigned