Phlebotomist PRN

American Addiction Centers • Macon, GA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Collects and transports blood samples from inpatients and outpatients. Monitor drug screen collections and document chain of custody. Review workload and resolve issues. Assists with clerical duties and provides specimen and report transport when necessary.

Requirements

• Must be eligible for certification as a phlebotomist.
• Must be a High School or GED Diploma Graduate.
• Completion of approved phlebotomy training course, or 6 months phlebotomy experience in hospital or other patient care setting.
• Must have computer knowledge and skills.
• Must have manual dexterity, must maintain patient confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Performs venipuncture, capillary fingerstick or heel puncture as appropriate for inpatients and outpatients, using expertise to determine proper mode of collection for each patient in order to cause the least discomfort and obtain the highest quality sample.
• Uses judgment for individual blood collections with regard to timing of test, special techniques or preparations needed, and proper handling and transport.
• Must recognize discrepancies and be able to resolve.
• Routes all specimens to appropriate area for testing.
• Follows OSHA standards.
• Is proficient at accessioning, rescheduling, and appropriately ordering/canceling test requests in Laboratory computer system.
• Must utilize computer system to obtain work lists for blood collections scheduled by physicians and patient care areas.
• Is available by pager at all times during shift for the stat/asap collection of blood or pickup of stat blood and body fluid specimens as needed.
• Interacts frequently with employees and patients in patient care areas while collecting blood samples.
• Works closely with phlebotomists and other laboratory personnel to assure the timely collection and testing of blood samples.
• Between collection rounds while in lab, monitor blood collection requests, paging other phlebotomists when needed.
• Answers phone and organizes workload for next scheduled collection.
• Reviews status of orders/tests and follow ups as needed, including workload logs for each shift.
• Sends and receives appropriate specimens/collection container through pneumatic tube system.
• Notifies appropriate supervisor or charge person if problems arise with the tube system.
• Loads/reloads printers used in Phlebotomy area of the Laboratory.
• Assists in the training of new employees and phlebotomy students.
• Direct observation
• Participates in continuing education in-services as required and attends other continuing education programs pertinent to Phlebotomy / Laboratory.
• Participates in CQI as appropriate.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off programs
• medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED