Location: Saint Anne's Hospital
Posted Date: 7/12/2024
Job Type: Part Time Benefit Eligible
Department: 0201.51700 SAH Lab Support
Phlebotomist
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Collect and receive all eligible specimens in the LIS.
- Operate the centrifuge following all safety guidelines.
- Deliver all specimens (blood, urine, body fluids) to the proper department within specified time frames.
- Process specimens for sendout department and have the ability to perform basic send out protocols.
- Answers telephones and provides customer service in a professional manner.
- Follows all hospital and department policies regarding personal protective equipment, biohazard waste, and sharps disposal.
- Orders all necessary patient lab work as required in the LIS.
- Reviews a hard copy of the outstanding specimen list with the next shift.
- Cleans and stocks the accessioning bench.
- Properly identifies patients in accordance with laboratory and hospital policy.
- Obtains blood from patients ranging in age from infants to geriatric patients.
- Obtains blood samples in adequate amounts and in appropriate containers.
- Obtains blood samples by capillary and venipuncture methods.
- Initials, dates, and times all specimens and places the barcode label in the proper position on the sample.
- Labels all specimens with appropriate patient information according to hospital and laboratory policy.
- Has the knowledge of and complies with procedures and policies in the Phlebotomy and laboratory Collection Manual.
- Demonstrates respect and regard for the dignity of all patients, families, visitors, and fellow employees.
1. Commits to recognize and respect cultural diversity for all customers (internal and external).
2. Communicates effectively with internal and external customers with respect of differences in cultures, values, beliefs, and ages, utilizing interpreters when needed.
Performs other duties as assigned
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS
- Maintains effective communication skills across the entire customer base.
- Must be able to adapt and work in a collaborative fashion with all hospital departments and customers.
- Demonstrates respect and regard for the dignity of all patients, families, visitors, and fellow employees to ensure a professional, responsible, and courteous environment.
- Interacts with all others in a considerate, helpful, and courteous manner as established by departmental practice and procedure.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/LICENSURE/TECHNICAL/OTHER
- Education: High school graduate or equivalent required.
- Experience: 0-1 years of experience preferred.
- Certification/Licensure: Phlebotomy certificate from accredited program preferred.
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