Phlebotomy Technician - Float (Decatur/Florence)

OneOncology•Decatur, AL

About The Position

The Phlebotomy Technician accurately identifies patients and performs phlebotomy procedures in accordance with institutional safety regulations. The position works under the direction of the Pre-analytical Coordinator, Medical Technologists, or Medical Technicians in the clinical laboratory of a busy outpatient oncology/hematology clinic. The employee works closely with coworkers and management and handles body fluids and chemicals daily. This is a nonsupervisory position.

Requirements

Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Excellent organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize and manage tasks in a timely and effective manner.
Willingness to adapt to a flexible schedule and work environment.
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.

Responsibilities

Identify patients according to standard operating procedures.
Know common specimen requirements for the oncology clinic and the order of draw.
Converse with patients to allay fear of procedures.
Collect specimens from peripheral veins, Port-A-Caths, or intravenous lines using available collection sets.
Perform point-of-care testing and document quality control.
Use laboratory information systems and electronic medical record systems.
Provide patients with instructions and necessary equipment for stool and urine specimen collection.
Assist patients to the appropriate location after they finish in the laboratory.
Perform competency testing for point-of-care equipment.
Participate in continuous improvement activities and identify ways to improve existing processes and procedures.
Adhere to clinical laboratory regulatory standards and demonstrate annual competency.
Perform other general duties as required.
Follow institutional safety procedures and Universal Precautions, and wear personal protective equipment.
Multitask efficiently and with minimal waste.
Answer questions from patients, physicians, and nursing staff regarding the clinical laboratory.
Participate in the introduction and evaluation of new supplies and equipment.
Train new phlebotomists as required.
Maintain positive working relationships with fellow staff and clinic personnel.
Work independently and accept responsibility for clinical laboratory policies and procedures.
Interact effectively with patients, employees, physicians, and management.