Outreach Phlebotomist - Outreach Labs

POSITION SUMMARY
Performs routine and special blood specimen collection for all age specific patients.

ACCOUNTABILITIES
*All duties listed below are essential unless noted otherwise*
1. Collects products or specimens for basic procedures and may perform point-of-care testing
using proper techniques.
2. Follows strict principles of asepsis and antisepsis. Assists in the care of the patient prior to,
during and after specimen collection.
3. Determines, from like samples, combinations of tests and the associated acceptable
minimum volumes. Knowledgeable of pre-analytic variables, which may affect specimen
analysis. Familiar with test synonyms and abbreviations, and cross-referencing tests to
specimen types.
4. Utilizes laboratory computer information system to include all work aides and shortcuts
within the system. Utilizes quality assurance data to enhance the services rendered by the
section. Recommends changes in procedures to address quality issues and provide
customer/patient satisfaction.
5. Performs and documents quality control procedures.
6. Acts as a resource and is a liaison between phlebotomy staff and Laboratory /Point of Care
Team.
7. Cross trained in defined core job functions and patient care departments.
8. Routinely perform difficult specimen collections, such as re-draws and misses.
9. Assists in the training of new associates or students.
10. As needed, performs all pre-analytic tasks associated with sample preparation including, but
not limited to, centrifugation, decanting, and specimen packaging.
11. Maintains established hospital and departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality
assurance, safety, environmental and infection control. Complies with requirements of
accreditation and regulatory agencies by attending mandatory in-services and continuing
laboratory education and participating in continuous quality improvement. Maintains and
upgrades personal professional development.
12. Maintains appropriate par levels and organizes supplies and equipment in work areas as
assigned. Notifies appropriate associate when re-order levels are reached, and equipment
needs to be repaired.
13. Maintains protocols and procedures for excellent patient care and follows guidelines for
infection control management.
14. Demonstrates good teamwork. Willingly accepts adjustments to assignments and adapts
willingly to changes in workflow and processes. Provides excellent customer service
incorporating ProMedica’s core values.
15. Performs other duties as directed or assigned.

Outreach Float Phlebotomist Additional Accountabilities:
16. Performs the essential duties of a phlebotomist at the daily assigned location.
17. Communicates with coworkers any information needed to perform their job effectively.
18. Cross-trained in defined core job functions and workstations.
19. Agrees with and follows the Travel and Expense Reimbursement Policy, Corporate Policy

Job Requirements

Education: High School diploma or Equivalent.
License/Certification/Experience:
A diploma from an accredited phlebotomy training institute OR 6 months phlebotomy experience.
• 6 months' experience in a high-volume phlebotomy environment; or
• successful completion of an academic program which included substantial, practical
clinical phlebotomy experience (EX: 3+ week clinical student rotation program in a
hospital setting or clinical student rotation with 100 successful venipunctures
completed)

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Certification: Professional registration preferred [, PBT(ASCP)]

WORKING CONDITIONS
Personal Protective Equipment: Employee will follow policy and wear all PPE as recommended.
Physical Demands: Must be able to continuously move between hospital departments, and floors
while maintaining confidentiality on workstations. Must be able to understand directions and be
able to communicate and respond to inquiries between all levels of hospital staffing, patient care
and requires effective interpersonal skills. Must be able to tolerate exposure to disease bearing
specimens, blood, and body fluids, odorous chemicals, carcinogens, mutagens, low level radiation,
electrical hazards, and flammable liquids. Must be prepared to wear appropriate PPE and follow
PPE guidelines. Must be able to differentiate colors. Must be able to input and retrieve
information from computer. Must be able to move, push, lift or carry materials or equipment
weighing up to 50 lbs., up to 75% of the time. Must be able to stand for extended periods of time,
potentially 100% of shift.

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