Phlebotomist

Description

We are a first-class treatment center offering top-level medical care and evidence-based clinical care for individuals suffering from substance use disorder. We are seeking a phlebotomist responsible for identifying the best method for retrieving specimens, preparing specimens for laboratory testing, and performing screening procedures for all patients.

Schedule : Saturday and Sunday (9 : 00am - 5 : 00pm)

TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Collect blood samples from all incoming inpatient clients.
• Complete vital-signs and urine toxicology for incoming clients and upload information / results to their electronic medical record (EMR).
• Upload all labs into each client's medical record for all urine and blood work results.
• Assure the filing of essential clinical / medical / labs documentation are uploaded to EMR in a timely manner .
• Inform medical staff of lab test results.
• Enter new patients to EMR (KIPU), ChemPlus, Quest, etc. as needed.
• Practice proper patient identification , label vials with patient names and dates.
• Decipher the best method for drawing blood depending on the specific patient.
• Practice infection control standards at all times when working with patients and equipment.
• Dispose of contaminated sharps, in accordance with applicable laws, standards, and policies.
• Gather all sharps and place in allocated area the day before for pick-up by disposal company.
• Document route of specimens from collection to laboratory analysis.

Requirements

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :