Phlebotomist PRN-2

Vanderbilt University Medical Center•Tullahoma, TN

About The Position

The Phlebotomist is responsible for systematically collecting blood and urine specimens from patients and delivering them to the appropriate laboratory section. The role requires performing phlebotomy for patients of all age groups while consistently obtaining quality, usable samples. The phlebotomist verifies patient identity using two identifiers and handles specimens according to Universal Precautions. The position supports coworkers and VUMC Credo behaviors, promotes the clinical laboratory profession to students and others, and adapts workflow priorities or schedules as needed. The phlebotomist participates in continuing education, learns new procedures, improves phlebotomy skills and processes, and efficiently manages inventory, time, and workflow. The role also includes recognizing and reporting laboratory compliance issues.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Less than one year of relevant work experience.

Responsibilities

Perform phlebotomy on patients of all age groups and consistently obtain quality, usable samples.
Verify patient identity using two identifiers and handle specimens in accordance with Universal Precautions.
Support coworkers participating in VUMC Credo behaviors and demonstrate a positive attitude.
Work with students and other interested persons to promote the clinical laboratory profession.
Adapt workflow priorities or schedules when workload requires and look for process improvements.
Participate in continuing education, take initiative in problem solving and learning new procedures, and continuously improve phlebotomy skills.
Manage inventory, time, and workflow efficiently.
Recognize and report laboratory compliance issues, including potential fraud, billing discrepancies, CPT coding changes or discrepancies, and questionable medical necessity.