SAH Phlebotomist
About The Position
The SAH Phlebotomist performs accession bench work and phlebotomy services. Accession responsibilities include collecting and receiving specimens in the laboratory information system (LIS), processing and delivering specimens to the appropriate departments, and answering and directing inquiries. Phlebotomy responsibilities include collecting and transporting blood and urine samples to the laboratory in a timely manner and providing organized, timely service to patients and health care providers. Employees are expected to model Brown University Health’s values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence in interactions with patients, customers, and colleagues. The role requires respectful, professional, and courteous service to people of varied cultures, ages, values, and beliefs, with interpreters used when needed.
Requirements
- High school graduate or equivalent.
- Maintain effective communication skills across the entire customer base.
- Adapt and work collaboratively with all hospital departments and customers.
- Interact with others in a considerate, helpful, and courteous manner consistent 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 in accordance with safety guidelines.
- Deliver blood, urine, and body-fluid specimens to the appropriate departments within specified time frames.
- Process specimens for the sendout department and perform basic sendout protocols, including calling up site batches and manually completing sendout requisitions.
- Answer telephones 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.
- Collect blood from patients ranging from infants to geriatric patients, using capillary and venipuncture methods and obtaining adequate samples in appropriate containers.
- 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 dignity, maintaining a professional, responsible, and courteous environment.
- Recognize and respect cultural diversity among internal and external customers.
- Communicate effectively with internal and external customers while respecting differences in cultures, values, beliefs, and ages; use interpreters when needed.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
