Phlebotomy Training Coordinator - Casual

Nebraska Methodist Hospital•Omaha, NE

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a casual position where employees work on an ‘as needed’ basis to meet the needs of the business. Work days/hours will often vary from week to week, Monday through Friday, between 7 am and 5 pm. The role is responsible for providing phlebotomy training leadership to ensure proper and safe technique and patient comfort levels. Additionally, the position oversees laboratory specimen processing, data input, inventory, and equipment processing to ensure processes are streamlined and adhere to compliance requirements.

Requirements

High School Diploma or General Educational Development (G.E.D.) required.
Minimum of 2 years phlebotomy experience required.
Certification as a Phlebotomy Technician (PBT) from the American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP) or equivalent professional organization required within 6 months of hire.
Knowledge of phlebotomy practices and venipuncture specimen and safety procedures.
Knowledge of laboratory processes, inventory, and equipment.
Skill in phlebotomy procedures for all ages, and for all degrees of difficulty.
Ability to coordinate laboratory training functions for clinical personnel.
Ability to maintain patient confidentiality.
Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing including one to one training activities.
Participates in mandatory in services.

Nice To Haves

Experience with patient venipuncture of all ages preferred.
Experience with laboratory specimen processing and/or laboratory supply/equipment maintenance preferred.

Responsibilities

Promote and train consistent phlebotomy skills by meeting with employees, writing improvement plans and follow-up with those employees.
Maintain section materials to ensure adequate supplies by taking inventory and placing orders as assigned.
Perform maintenance and function checks of various equipment (i.e. centrifuges, freezers, refrigerators) and notify the team leader of variations to assure the equipment is operating within acceptable limits by following policies and procedures.
Maintain a clean and orderly section to ensure a safe working environment by assisting in cleaning and organizing supplies and work areas.
Process (i.e. centrifuge, aliquot, distribute, store) patient specimens appropriately and in a safe manner to ensure accurate and timely test results by following policies and procedures.
Operate the pneumatic tube system correctly.
Accurately enter patient information (i.e. demographics, test orders, test results) in the computer to ensure timely reports to caregivers by following policies and procedures.
Promote and maintain communication within the laboratory and clinic, as well as with hospital personnel, couriers and clients to facilitate excellent laboratory services by using the phone, taking messages and forwarding information to the appropriate personnel.
Prioritize and organize work to facilitate the timely and accurate completion of multiple tasks simultaneously by assessing the urgency of the tasks and the time required to complete them.
Participate as a team member to facilitate the efficiency and effectiveness of the section by utilizing interpersonal skills in communication, cooperation and assisting coworkers in all areas.