Phlebotomy Tech, Full-Time, Days, DMH

Huntsville Hospital Health System•Decatur, AL

About The Position

Performs phlebotomy-related duties and the computer and clerical functions needed to support them. Performs medical laboratory tests, procedures, and analyses to provide data for disease diagnosis, treatment, and prevention. The position requires accurate specimen collection, handling, identification, and documentation, along with proficiency in the laboratory’s computer systems and compliance with safety, infection control, patient safety, and regulatory practices. The role also participates in training students and new employees.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Certification as a Phlebotomy Tech is preferred for applicants without prior phlebotomy work experience.

Nice To Haves

Certification as a Phlebotomy Tech, particularly for applicants without prior phlebotomy work experience.

Responsibilities

Perform laboratory tests, procedures, and analyses accurately and in accordance with departmental policies and procedure manuals.
Collect and handle specimens for neonatal, pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients using proper techniques.
Organize and prioritize specimen collection, adjust to STAT orders and changes in workload, and meet established turnaround times.
Follow laboratory safety and infection control procedures and keep the work area clean, neat, and disinfected daily.
Identify patients and label specimens according to hospital and laboratory policies; take care when relabeling specimens received from outside the laboratory.
Document collection problems and communicate them to fellow employees.
Assess situations, consider alternatives, and select an appropriate course of action.
Collect or receive specimens before they are taken to departments for testing.
Enter patient, order, and collection information accurately in the LIS and HIS, and use the computer functions required for phlebotomy duties.
Recognize and promptly report computer malfunctions or follow established troubleshooting and reporting protocols.
Maintain current job and professional knowledge through retraining, in-services, continuing education, and independent learning.
Participate in training students and new employees.
Follow CAP and other regulatory guidelines for laboratory practice and remain aware of and work toward meeting Patient Safety Goals.