Phlebotomist - Clinical Lab

Job Description

Status : Full Time - Benefit Eligible

Schedule : Monday - Friday, 8am - 4 : 30pm with rotating weekend shifts at sister Sumimt Health Lab locations, 7am - 3 : 30pm

Essential Job Functions :

• Uses appropriate aseptic technique to draw blood cultures.
• Processes Stat specimens according to Summit Health SOP.
• Prepares collection containers with appropriate preservatives for patients and gives instructions for proper collection of specimens at home (Urine & Stool). Properly measures and records a volume for a 24-hr collection.
• Properly collects a COC Urine Drug Screen.
• Properly administers and collects a H. pylori Breath test.
• Properly handles orders on minors.
• Uses the correct procedure for completing paperwork and labeling of specimen for OVH Blood Bank specimens.
• Processes satellite specimens and delivers them to the appropriate department.
• Monitors inventory levels and follows appropriate protocol for replenishing supplies in phlebotomy room and storage area.
• Deletes / cancels orders as necessary with full documentation of reason. Ensures proper patient charge deletion according to departmental policy.
• Recalls patients for follow-up procedures or error correction as required. Documents callbacks in the lab logbook.
• Utilizes LIS for all applicable functions to perform job duties, including downtime procedures.
• Adapts work schedule to meet emergency staffing needs.
• Required Competencies :
• Demonstrates competency in all areas of adult phlebotomy
• Demonstrates competency in all areas of pediatric phlebotomy
• Demonstrates competency in all areas of infant phlebotomy
• Demonstrates competency in performing skin punctures
• Demonstrates competency in performing bleeding times including entering the result in the LIS and the logbook.
• Includes : Correct Order of Draw for multiple tube collection, using good judgment in evaluating specimens using established protocol, and demonstrating application of an adequate bandage to puncture site with explanation of puncture site care to patient.

General Job Functions :

Physical Job Requirements :

Environmental Risks :

Blood-borne Pathogens :

Education, Certification, Computer and Training Requirements :

Travel :