Phlebotomist

Number of Weeks: 13
Shift Information: Variable - 8hrs/40hrs a week
Minimum Years of Experience: 1
Guaranteed Hours: 40
Certifications/Requirements
General Certifications
BLS/BCLS

Job Description:

JOB SUMMARY: Performs a variety of routine tasks in the laboratory including blood collection by venipuncture and capillary puncture; facilitates and documents the flow of patient specimens in and out of the laboratory; completes patient clerical information. Performs a variety of clerical duties and other duties as assigned.

PERFORMANCE DIMENSIONS AND TASKS

Essential Function

1. Obtains venous blood samples as required.

a. Checks patient identification before drawing sample and compares with laboratory slip to ensure accuracy

b. Follows established policy when drawing blood and labeling specimens.

2. Prepares blood samples for analysis in the laboratory and send outs to reference lab.

a. Alerts technologist when test abnormalities or irregularities are encountered in test orders.

b. Verifies that sample is labeled properly per Lab policy manual.

3. Accommodates STAT orders and other orders as requested.

a. Responds promptly to orders as they are requested.

4. Logs specimens into the Laboratory information System and prepares report forms and processes charges.

a. Charge slips are legible, completed on time and are accurate

b. Gives accurate attention to required data and reports

c. Bookkeeping is kept current and submitted on time.

5. Maintains venipuncture supplies requisitions replacements; performs inventory and supply stocking.

a. Maintains adequate supply and levels without hoarding.

b. Inventories are accurate; orders supply levels on time and stocks accurately.

c. Notifies supervisor when unusual increases in stock demands occur, or supplies are back ordered.

6. Charts reports on inpatients and delivers or mails outpatient reports to referring physicians.

a. Ensures accuracy and completeness of patient information.

b. Prepares reports in accurate manner and in accordance with established procedures.

7. Assists others in the completion of work assignments.

a. Willingly helps others in laboratory in completing laboratory assignments or performs other tasks as assigned.

b. Responds positively to changes in the work schedule; continually uses time to department advantage.

8. Follows designated infection control procedures.

a. Washes hands before and after each patient contact and between tests.

9. Performs miscellaneous clerical duties.

a. Consistently and accurately logs information, filing it accurately reports are rarely misfiled.

PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS

Although each position has its own unique duties and responsibilities, the following expectations apply to all positions at the Hospital.

Essential Function

Policies and Procedures

Learns new procedures and accepts new assignments within reasonable timeframes, to be agreed upon by the employee and supervisor.

Maintains an awareness of changes in policies, procedures and protocol.

Arrives on time and prepared to start assignment.

Does not abuse paid time off.

Maintains universal precautions.

Attends department and other meetings as required.

Complies with Hospital confidentiality, safety, infection control, and exposure control policies.

Assists patients with courtesy regardless of age, gender, nationality and disability without prejudice or bias.

Complies with all policies and procedures as outlined in the adopted Policy and Procedures manual.

Wears I.D. badge.

Has completed mandatory safety and security education including annual fire/safety and hazardous materials review.

Demonstrates correct use of fire extinguisher.

Complies with annual physical examination as required.

Customer Service

Complies with the Hospitals twelve customer service standards.

Establishes and maintains a cooperative relationship with patients, staff and other individuals. Listens to and respects the ideas, feelings and opinions of others.

Demonstrates effective communication skills by conveying necessary information accurately, listening effectively and asking pertinent questions when clarification is needed.

Teamwork

Demonstrates good judgment in handling situations not covered by written or verbal instructions.

Adapts to changes or unusual circumstances in a way that promotes cooperation and minimizes disruption in working environment.

Follows written and verbal instructions of supervisor.

Interacts with fellow employees in a way that promotes harmonious and cooperative working environment.

Recognizes and resolves problems; troubleshoots malfunctions in procedures and uses alternative methods if available.

Coordinates efforts of work effectively with others in a way that is productive.

Coordinates efforts of effective work activities that contribute to Hospital needs.

Note: An essential function required by all employees is strict adherence to Hospital polices as described in the employee handbook including, but not limited to that regarding attendance and punctuality.

AGES PATIENTS SERVED

Ages of Patients Served

Assessment/Diagnostic Testing

Care/Treatment

Pediatrics

X

Adolescent

X

Adult

X

Geriatric

X

EMPLOYEES SUPERVISED

Exempt Non-Exempt

Directly 0 0

Through Supervisors Reporting to this Position: 0 0

QUALIFICATIONS

Licensing Requirements:

Current and Active California Certified Phlebotomy Technician 1 - required

Skill Requirements:

Must meet the venipuncture requirements of the California Business and Professions Code and the California Administrative Code.

Language Requirements:

Ability to understand English.

Spanish language skills are helpful.

Physical Demands:

Stands, walks, sits, bends, reaches overhead, crouches, kneels, pushes, pulls, and uses both hands when performing assigned duties.

Must be able to sit and stand for 6 hours or more per day.

Must be able to use hands repetitively for 4 hours or more.

Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds.

Special Demands:

Willing to perform repetitive tasks.

Ability to work with others and to perform a variety of assigned duties.

Must be able to tolerate blood, tissues and any specimen generated by a hospital.

DISCLAIMER: The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

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Last updated on Nov 7, 2023