Phlebotomy Technician - Float (Decatur/Florence)

Clearview Cancer Institute•Decatur, AL

About The Position

Clearview Cancer Institute is seeking a Phlebotomy Technician to accurately identify patients and perform phlebotomy procedures in accordance with institutional safety regulations. The role works under the direction of the Pre-analytical Coordinator, Medical Technologists, or Medical Technicians and is based in the clinical laboratory of a busy outpatient oncology/hematology clinic. The technician collects specimens from peripheral veins, Port-A-Caths, or intravenous lines; performs point-of-care testing and quality-control documentation; and helps patients with specimen collection instructions and navigation after laboratory visits. The position also includes quality assurance and regulatory activities, safety practices, teamwork, communication, and assisting with new supplies and equipment. This is not a supervisory position.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Completion of a Phlebotomy Technician training program.
One year of phlebotomy experience in a clinical laboratory setting.
Basic computer skills.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Excellent organizational skills and the ability to prioritize and manage tasks in a timely, effective manner.
Willingness to adapt to a flexible schedule and work environment.
Ability to work closely with coworkers and management.
Ability to handle body fluids and chemicals daily.
Ability to stand and walk for extended periods, up to eight hours a day.
Ability to perform mild physical labor, including pushing patients in wheelchairs and helping patients get up from and down into seating.

Responsibilities

Identify patients according to standard operating procedures and follow specimen requirements and order of draw.
Communicate with patients to ease fear of procedures.
Collect specimens from peripheral veins, Port-A-Caths, or intravenous lines using available collection sets.
Perform point-of-care testing and quality-control documentation.
Use laboratory information systems and electronic medical record systems.
Provide patients with instructions and equipment for collecting stool and urine specimens.
Assist patients to the appropriate location after their laboratory visit.
Perform competency testing for point-of-care equipment and demonstrate annual competency.
Participate in continuous improvement activities and identify ways to improve processes and procedures.
Adhere to clinical laboratory regulatory standards and institutional safety procedures, including Universal Precautions and personal protective equipment requirements.
Multitask efficiently and answer clinical laboratory questions from patients, physicians, and nursing staff.
Participate in the introduction and evaluation of new supplies and equipment.
Train new phlebotomists as required.
Maintain positive working relationships with staff and clinic personnel, interact effectively with patients and others, and take responsibility for laboratory policies and procedures.
Perform other general duties as required.