Phlebotomist - Hickman Hospital

ProMedica•Adrian, MN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Phlebotomist performs routine and special blood specimen collection for patients of all ages. The role may also involve collecting products or specimens for basic procedures and performing point-of-care testing using appropriate techniques. The Phlebotomist assists patients before, during, and after specimen collection and follows strict asepsis and antisepsis principles. The position requires knowledge of specimen requirements, including acceptable minimum volumes, pre-analytic variables, test synonyms and abbreviations, and matching tests to specimen types. The Phlebotomist uses the laboratory computer information system and its work aids and shortcuts, and uses quality assurance data to support service quality and recommend procedural changes that address quality issues and improve customer and patient satisfaction. The role maintains hospital and departmental policies, procedures, quality assurance, safety, environmental, and infection-control standards. It includes complying with accreditation and regulatory requirements, attending mandatory in-services and continuing laboratory education, participating in continuous quality improvement, and maintaining professional development. The Phlebotomist also organizes supplies and equipment, monitors par levels, reports reorder or repair needs, and assists with training new associates or students. The responsibilities listed are not exhaustive.

Requirements

Must be in high school or pursuing a high school diploma, or have an 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 may perform point-of-care testing using proper techniques.
Follow asepsis and antisepsis principles and assist patients before, during, and after specimen collection.
Determine test combinations and acceptable minimum specimen volumes; apply knowledge of pre-analytic variables, test synonyms and abbreviations, and test-to-specimen cross-references.
Use the laboratory computer information system, including available work aids and shortcuts.
Use quality assurance data to improve services and recommend procedure changes to address quality issues and improve patient and customer satisfaction.
Maintain hospital and departmental policies, procedures, quality assurance, safety, environmental, and infection-control requirements.
Attend mandatory in-services and continuing laboratory education, participate in continuous quality improvement, and maintain professional development.
Maintain supply and equipment par levels, organize work areas, and notify appropriate associates when supplies need reordering or equipment needs repair.
Assist in training new associates or students.