SAH Phlebotomist
About The Position
The SAH Phlebotomist performs accession bench duties and phlebotomy services. Accession duties include collecting and receiving specimens in the laboratory information system (LIS), processing and delivering specimens to the appropriate departments, and responding to or directing telephone inquiries. Phlebotomy duties include collecting and transporting blood and urine samples to the laboratory in a timely manner while providing organized service to patients and healthcare providers. The role requires following laboratory and hospital policies for patient identification, specimen collection and labeling, personal protective equipment, and biohazard and sharps disposal. The position serves patients from infants through geriatric adults and interacts with patients, families, visitors, colleagues, and other customers with courtesy, respect, and sensitivity to cultural differences.
Requirements
- High school graduate or equivalent.
- Effective communication skills across the customer base.
- Ability to adapt and work collaboratively with hospital departments and customers.
- Interact with others in a considerate, helpful, and courteous manner in accordance with departmental practice and procedure.
Nice To Haves
- Up to one year of experience in a related field.
- Phlebotomy certificate from an accredited program.
Responsibilities
- Collect and receive eligible specimens in the LIS.
- Operate the centrifuge according to safety guidelines.
- Deliver blood, urine, and body-fluid specimens to the appropriate department within specified time frames.
- Process specimens for the sendout department and perform basic sendout protocols, including calling up site batches and manually preparing sendout requisitions.
- Answer telephone calls and provide professional customer service.
- Follow hospital and department policies for personal protective equipment, biohazard waste, and sharps disposal.
- Order required patient laboratory work in the LIS.
- Review the hard-copy outstanding specimen list with the next shift.
- Clean and stock the accessioning bench.
- Identify patients according to laboratory and hospital policy.
- Obtain blood from patients ranging from infants to geriatric patients.
- Collect blood samples in adequate amounts and appropriate containers using capillary and venipuncture methods.
- Initial, date, and time specimens and place barcode labels in the proper position.
- Label specimens with appropriate patient information according to hospital and laboratory policy.
- Know and comply with procedures and policies in the Phlebotomy and Laboratory Collection Manual.
- Treat patients, families, visitors, and fellow employees with respect and help maintain a professional, responsible, and courteous environment.
- Recognize and respect cultural diversity among internal and external customers.
- Communicate effectively with customers across differences in culture, values, beliefs, and ages, using interpreters when needed.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
