Phlebotomy technician job description

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Outpatient Phlebotomy Technician - Float -Position Summary

The Outpatient Phlebotomy Technician - Float -interacts with patients and other health-care providers to collect, transport and/or process blood and other body fluids from a full spectrum of the patient population. He/she performs EKG procedures in conjunction with the Department of Cardiology. He/she participates in educational and training activities and may participate in the performance of routine administrative and non–routine technical functions.

*This is a float position that will support all of our Outreach Lab locations in MD/DE

Outpatient Phlebotomy Technician - Float -Position Requirements

Education

+ Successful completion of an approved training program consisting of both lectures and practical application in phlebotomy or comparable education or experience.

+ Will be trained in house to perform EKG functions.

Experience

+ One year’s experience performing similar duties preferred.

+ Should have good typing skills.

Outpatient Phlebotomy Technician - Float - Benefits

+ At TidalHealth, full-time employees working at least 72 hours per pay period, part-time employees working at least 36 hours per pay period and part-time employees working at least 30 hours or more on weekends only are eligible for benefits.

+ Benefits include medical, prescription, vision, dental, flexible spending accounts, disability insurance plans, life insurance, paid time off plans, retirement plans, tuition assistance, employee assistance, and access to on-site childcare and a credit union.

Performs phlebotomy related duties and performs all necessary computer and clerical related functions required to facilitate these functions.
Demonstrates through behavior Decatur Morgan Hospital's mission, vision and values.

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities / Essential Functions

A. Performs, with proficiency, medical laboratory tests, procedures and analyses to provide data for diagnosis, treatment and prevention of disease.

Demonstrates acceptable understanding of established policies and procedures within the department as outlined in the procedure manuals and performs the procedures accurately and precisely. Demonstrates competency in performing the appropriate type and complexity of the laboratory services provided by Decatur General Lab. Regularly demonstrates the ability to organize and prioritize the collection of specimens and demonstrates the flexibility to adjust schedule in response to Stat orders and fluctuations in patient workload. Organizes work so that specimen collections are performed within established turnaround. Performs work within laboratory safety and infection control procedures. Practices infection control procedures for protection of self, patients and others. Does not alter safety devices. Uses care when re-labeling specimens sent from outside the lab to insure positive specimen identification. Keeps work area clean, neat and disinfected daily. Adheres to hospital and laboratory policies for identifying patients, collecting specimens and labeling specimens. Uses proper technique and shows competence when performing blood collection procedures and specimen handling on the following patients:

____ Neonates ____ Pediatric

____ Adult ____ Geriatric

Has sufficient knowledge of all areas of phlebotomy, clerical and computer responsibilities and exhibits the ability to function effectively in each area. Documents any collection problems and communicates the problems to fellow employees. Demonstrates the ability to assess a situation, consider alternatives and choose an appropriate course of action Is conscientious about collect/receiving specimens before they are taken to the departments for testing Enters patient, order and collection information accurately in the LIS and HIS. Is proficient in all of the computer functions in the LIS and HIS necessary for performing the duties of a phlebotomist. Recognizes and immediately reports any computer malfunction to supervisory personnel or follows the established protocol for reporting and troubleshooting computer problems Strives to remain current with technology of the job and the profession by undergoing retraining, in-services, continuing education programs and independent reading and learning Participates in training students and new employees

B. Follows required regulatory guidelines and acceptable practices

Follows CAP and other regulatory guidelines governing acceptable practice and protocol for laboratory practices

Qualifications

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, Experience Required:

Education: High School diploma and/or equivalent.

Experience: Certification as Phlebotomy Tech preferred if applicant does not have prior phlebotomy work experience.

JOB PURPOSE

The position of Certified Phlebotomist Technician (CPT) for Pacific Diagnostic Laboratory (PDL) is the frontline public relations member of the laboratory team and needs to maintain appropriate professionalism in the work environment. Under appropriate level of supervision, as required by regulatory agencies, the CPT assignments include: Phlebotomy, or other skin Cottage Health Job Description Page 2 of 5 puncture technique, collection in patients of ages newborn to geriatric (including difficult to draw patients), processing of all types of specimens, operating Laboratory and Hospital Information Systems for data entry, receiving, batching and retrieval, managing the unreceived specimen list and unusual requests, providing client services, and limited operation of automated instrumentation. Due to various work environments within PDL, use of a personal vehicle to travel between work locations may be required.

All job qualifications listed indicate the minimum level necessary to perform this job proficiently:

LEVEL OF EDUCATION

Minimum: High school graduate or equivalent

Preferred: Associate degree or twoyear college equivalency

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Minimum: Current California phlebotomy certification. GVCH evening and night shift staff (effective 8/1/13): Valid class \"C\" California Driver License and verification of acceptable driving record from the California Department of Motor Vehicles.

TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS

Minimum: Computer keyboard skills. Must be able to achieve 90% or higher on Data Entry Skills Assessment and meet workflow productivity standards.

Preferred: Knowledge of laboratory instrumentation and equipment.

YEARS OF RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE

Preferred: Experience in obtaining blood specimens from neonates and pediatric patients.
Cottage Health is a leading acute care hospital system, located on the central coast of California, widely known for our superior patient care, innovation, medical research and education. Our health system operates primarily in Santa Barbara, Ca, since 1888, and consists of three acute care hospitals, a Rehabilitation Hospital, multiple clinics and a multi-site Urgent Care system. Our mission is to serve the central coast communities with excellence, integrity, and compassion. Every day we touch thousands of lives in many different ways, resolute in our mission to put patients first. We take pride in helping our patients get back to living their lives - in the places they love.

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