Outpatient phlebotomist job description

Phlebotomist Full Time Day/Evening Shift Job Description:

Under the direct supervision of the appropriate supervisor, performs a variety of general support and some technical duties in specimen procurement, clerical office, central processing, other assigned areas, and/or a technical section. Functions in on- and/or off-site service areas. May be required to accept on-call responsibilities. May perform occasional in-charge duties in the absence of immediate supervisor. May prepare cytology slides and pathology specimens.
Duties and Responsibilities:


+ Performs a variety of duties at progressively greater skill levels under varying degrees of supervision; records results. May operate a variety of laboratory instruments.


+ Performs quality control and instrument check procedures and maintains related records.


+ Trains other employees in day to day procedures.


+ May receive specimens into the laboratory, process specimens, deliver specimens to on- and off-site locations, store specimens for future analysis and dispose of specimens.


+ May receive and transport supplies, equipment, reports and specimens between the laboratory and other health care locations. May prepare/distill chemical solutions.


+ May collect specimens as directed using appropriate or specified equipment for collecting and handling specimens.


+ Enters or retrieves data from established computer files.


+ Provides complete and accurate instructions to patients and other customers of the laboratory.


+ May assist with autopsies and other duties as directed by the Coroner and/or pathologist.


+ May review physician orders for supporting documentation.


+ Resolves billing problems and/or receives insurance updates.


Qualifications:


+ High School or G.E.D.


+ Medical terminology


+ Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS)


+ Phlebotomy Program if applicable


+ Phlebotomy certification if applicable


+ 6 - 12 months experience


+ Must possess a valid driver’s license in the current state of residence. Driving record must meet requirements established by WellSpan Risk Management.


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Great opportunity for a Phlebotomist professional to work in an organization that focuses on treating the whole person, physically, emotionally and spiritually. **Be Remarkable!**
**Highlights:**

+ We serve together in the spirit of the Gospel as a compassionate and transforming healing presence within our communities.

+ Flexible scheduling after training is complete

+ Career Coaching, Career Exploration, and progression opportunities in the lab and outside

**Phlebotomist/Registration:**

Working in a single assigned work area, provides specimen collection, registration and processing services to patients in the main hospital, outpatient lab draw stations, and mental health and skilled nursing facilities at off-site locations and clinics. High volume work, 50% of duties involve computer utilization with targets to meet. Provides clerical support to the Pathology Department and other duties as assigned.

What Phlebotomist will need:

**Six months Phlebotomy experience strongly preferred.**

**If interested in 1st shift, must be able to work as early as 4 am.**

**Most of our positions arefour hour shifts so must be willing to** **workfourhour** **shifts M-F and every third weekend.**

**Availabilityto train1st shiftM-F, full time hours for up to 8 weeks**

**Valid driver's license and reliable transportation required**

**ASCP certification for Phlebotomy (must obtain certification within one year of hire) preferred.**

**Outpatient Health Park Phlebotomist**

May be located at any outpatient draw stations around Grand Rapids; required to float to any health park when needed.

**Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion**

Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.

Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.

Position is located: 925 Union Street

Work Type: Part Time

FTE: 0.5 (20 hours per week)

Work Schedule: 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM

Summary:

This position is to coordinate and perform blood drawing and specimen collection. The individual will interpret the physician’s or other healthcare provider’s orders and relay them to other Laboratory Staff. This position has responsibility for checking medical necessity of test(s) ordered and obtaining ABN’s as needed. This position provides some office and clerical duties for the Laboratory / Phlebotomy area.

Responsibilities:

• Performs phlebotomy and EKG’s on out-patients and in-patients of all ages.

• Performs phlebotomy at various off-site locations.

• Coordinates medical necessity as required by correlating test(s) being ordered to diagnosis, obtains ABN’s as needed.

• Greets patients, performs laboratory order entry and temporary registration.

• Inventories levels of phlebotomy supplies.

• Performs laboratory clerical duties relating to reporting and laboratory test management. Checks previous days slips for proper diagnosis, medical necessity, completeness, and proper charging for test(s) performed.

• Coordinates with Coordinator/Director to update phlebotomy and EKG procedure(s) as needed.

• Assists in training new hires, students, and in annual competency assessments of other Laboratory employees.

• Performs other duties relating to the operation of the laboratory, as assigned by Director.

• Maintain a safe environment which includes knowing and understanding hospital and departmental policies and procedures.

• Report and directly address identified environmental hazards when appropriate.

• Report and directly address violations of patient safety policy and/or protocol when involved or observed.

• Other duties as requested by Director.

Competencies and skills:

Essential:

* Achieves Results: Sets high standards for their own outcomes and seizes opportunities to engage others towards objectives. Consistently moves forward with direct actions in order to attain or exceed objectives. Manages their own time effectively to accomplish assigned tasks. Successfully prioritizes multiple projects and duties as needed.

* Behaves with Integrity and Builds Trust: Acts consistently in line with the core values, commitments and rules of conduct. Leads by example and tells the truth. Does what they say they will, when and how they say they will, or communicates an alternate plan.

* Cultivates Respect: Treats others fairly, embraces and values differences, and contributes to a culture of diversity, inclusion, empowerment and cooperation.

* Demonstrates Adaptability: Learns quickly when facing a new problem or unfamiliar task; is flexible in their approach with changing priorities and ambiguity. Manages change effectively and does not give up during adversity. Capable of changing one's behavioral style and/or views in order to attain a goal. Absorbs new information readily and puts it into practice effectively.

* Exercises Sound Judgment & Decision Making: Understands and processes complex information, which allows for appropriate and accountable conclusions. Does not react too quickly or slowly. Balances facts, goals, and potential approaches taking the appropriate criteria into account. Makes active decisions and commits oneself by communicating confidently and respectfully.

* Fosters Accountability: Creates and participates in a work environment where people hold themselves and others accountable for processes, results and behaviors. Takes appropriate ownership not only of successes but also mistakes and works to correct them in a timely manner. Demonstrates understanding that we all work as a team and the quality and timeliness of work impacts everyone involved.

* Practices Compassion: Exhibits genuine care for people and is available and ready to help; displays a deep awareness of and strong willingness to relieve the suffering of others.

Education:

Essential:

* High School Diploma/General Educational Development (GED)

Working conditions:

Essential:

* Potential exposure to diseases or infections.

* Potential exposure to hazardous materials.

* Potential exposure to noxious odors.

* Work with computers, typing, reading or writing.

* Work beyond the regularly scheduled hours.

* Lifting, moving and loading 30 to 50 pounds.

* Prolonged periods of standing.

* Prolonged periods of walking.