Phlebotomy Tech, PRN, DAYS

HH Health System•Decatur, AL

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Performs phlebotomy related duties and performs all necessary computer and clerical related functions to facilitate these functions. This role involves performing medical laboratory tests, procedures, and analyses to provide data for diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease. The technician must demonstrate proficiency in established policies and procedures, competency in laboratory services, and the ability to organize and prioritize specimen collection efficiently. Safety and infection control are paramount, requiring adherence to procedures for self, patient, and others' protection. Accurate patient identification, specimen collection, and labeling are critical. The role also includes entering patient and order information accurately into the LIS and HIS, recognizing and reporting computer malfunctions, and staying current with technology through continuous learning and training. Participation in training students and new employees is also expected. The technician must follow regulatory guidelines, including CAP standards, and be aware of and strive to meet Patient Safety Goals.

Requirements

High School diploma and/or equivalent.
Certification as Phlebotomy Tech preferred if applicant does not have prior phlebotomy work experience.

Nice To Haves

Certification as Phlebotomy Tech

Responsibilities

Performs medical laboratory tests, procedures and analyses to provide data for diagnosis, treatment and prevention of disease.
Demonstrates understanding of established policies and procedures and performs procedures accurately and precisely.
Demonstrates competency in performing appropriate laboratory services.
Organizes and prioritizes the collection of specimens and adjusts schedule in response to Stat orders and fluctuations in patient workload.
Performs work within laboratory safety and infection control procedures.
Uses care when re-labeling specimens to ensure positive specimen identification.
Keeps work area clean, neat and disinfected daily.
Adheres to hospital and laboratory policies for identifying patients, collecting specimens and labeling specimens.
Performs blood collection procedures and specimen handling on neonates, pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients.
Has sufficient knowledge of all areas of phlebotomy, clerical and computer responsibilities and exhibits the ability to function effectively in each area.
Documents any collection problems and communicates them to fellow employees.
Demonstrates the ability to assess a situation, consider alternatives and choose an appropriate course of action.
Ensures specimens are collected/received before they are taken to the departments for testing.
Enters patient, order and collection information accurately in the LIS and HIS.
Is proficient in all computer functions in the LIS and HIS necessary for performing the duties of a phlebotomist.
Recognizes and immediately reports any computer malfunction to supervisory personnel or follows the established protocol for reporting and troubleshooting computer problems.
Strives to remain current with technology of the job and the profession by undergoing retraining, in-services, continuing education programs and independent reading and learning.
Participates in training students and new employees.
Follows CAP and other regulatory guidelines governing acceptable practice and protocol for laboratory practices.
Is aware of Patient Safety Goals and strives to meet them.