Summary:
Responsible for performing all the duties of a phlebotomist including specimen collection, specimen receiving, and specimen referrals.
Responsibilities:
- Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
- Ensures that the company philosophy and core values are evident in the service delivered to customers.
- Takes responsibility for seeking and achieving professional growth and continued education.
- Assures quality of work performed by all associates. Coordinates services to customers in a manner that provides customer satisfaction and cost-efficient operations.
- Assures compliance with CAP, JCAHO, OSHA, infection control, safety, and other regulatory standards, including privacy and security of health information (PHI).
- Maintains collection tray/container/bag and working area in a neat and sanitary condition & restocks as necessary.
- Responsible for procurement of supplies for the department in cooperation with the team lead.
- Performs all duties of a phlebotomist; specimen collection, specimen receiving, specimen send-outs.
- Prepares specimens for referral to outside labs, including ordering of misc. and misc. referred testing, packaging of specimens, calling of cab, referral paperwork, and the mail system.
- Performs all patient specimen collections including, but not limited to, venipuncture, capillary collection, urine drug screen collection, skin tests, and blood, throat, and NP cultures.
- Ensures that specimen requirements are met at the time of collection and maintain specimen integrity.
- Demonstrates good communication skills by competently interacting with customers, patients, family members, nurses, physicians, clients, and co-workers.
- Operates the laboratory computer system to document specimen information, patient registration, order entry, collection lists, and other assigned tasks.
- Performs other related duties as assigned (stand-by/on-call, inventory, special projects, cross-training, etc.).
- Completes associate performance evaluations and annual competency assessments in a timely manner.
Requirements:
Education/Skills:
- High School diploma or equivalent. Diploma or Transcript required at time of hire.
- Completion of a Phlebotomy; Medical Laboratory; or Medical Assistant program that includes phlebotomy preferred.
- Familiar with medical terminology; computer data entry; organizational skills.
Experience:
- One year phlebotomy experience preferred.
Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications:
- Certification from National Accredited Program Preferred.
Work Schedule:
TBD
Work Type:
Full Time
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