Phlebotomist - ProMedica Lab - Per Diem - Variable

Located in Fremont Ohio ProMedica Memorial Hospital has served the citizens of Sandusky County and the adjacent communities since 1918. In fact our hospital was built with funds raised by members of our community on land donated by the family of former United States President Rutherford B. Hayes.

Performs routine and special blood specimen collection for all age specific patients.
Compensation use only

ACCOUNTABILITIES
*All duties listed below are essential unless noted otherwise*
1. Collects products or specimens for basic procedures and may perform pointofcare testing
using proper techniques.
2. Follows strict principles of asepsis and antisepsis. Assists in the care of the patient prior to
during and after specimen collection.
3. Determines from like samples combinations of tests and the associated acceptable
minimum volumes. Knowledgeable of preanalytic variables which may affect specimen
analysis. Familiar with test synonyms and abbreviations and crossreferencing tests to
specimen types.
4. Utilizes laboratory computer information system to include all work aides and shortcuts
within the system. Utilizes quality assurance data to enhance the services rendered by the
section. Recommends changes in procedures to address quality issues and provide
customer/patient satisfaction.
5. Performs and documents quality control procedures.
6. Acts as a resource and is a liaison between phlebotomy staff and Laboratory /Point of Care
Team.
7. Cross trained in defined core job functions and patient care departments.
8. Routinely perform difficult specimen collections such as redraws and misses.
9. Assists in the training of new associates or students.
10. As needed performs all preanalytic tasks associated with sample preparation including but
not limited to centrifugation decanting and specimen packaging.
11. Maintains established hospital and departmental policies and procedures objectives quality
assurance safety environmental and infection control. Complies with requirements of
accreditation and regulatory agencies by attending mandatory inservices and continuing
laboratory education and participating in continuous quality improvement. Maintains and
upgrades personal professional development.
12. Maintains appropriate par levels and organizes supplies and equipment in work areas as
assigned. Notifies appropriate associate when reorder levels are reached and equipment
needs to be repaired.
13. Maintains protocols and procedures for excellent patient care and follows guidelines for
infection control management.
14. Demonstrates good teamwork. Willingly accepts adjustments to assignments and adapts
willingly to changes in workflow and processes. Provides excellent customer service
incorporating ProMedicas core values.
15. Performs other duties as directed or assigned.

Education: High School diploma or equivalent
License/Certification/Experience: A diploma from an accredited phlebotomy training institute OR one year phlebotomy experience.
Successful completion of an academic program which included substantial practical clinical
phlebotomy experience (i.e.: 3 week clinical student rotation program in a hospital
setting).

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Professional registration preferred i.e. PBT(ASCP)
1 year experience in a highvolume phlebotomy environment

WORKING CONDITIONS
Personal Protective Equipment: Employee will follow policy and wear all PPE as recommended.
Physical Demands: Must be able to continuously move between hospital departments and floors
while maintaining confidentiality on workstations. Must be able to understand directions and be
able to communicate and respond to inquiries between all levels of hospital staffing patient care
and requires effective interpersonal skills. Must be able to tolerate exposure to disease bearing
specimens blood and body fluids odorous chemicals carcinogens mutagens low level radiation
electrical hazards and flammable liquids. Must be prepared to wear appropriate PPE and follow
PPE guidelines. Must be able to differentiate colors. Must be able to input and retrieve
information from computer. Must be able to move push lift or carry materials or equipment
weighing up to 50 lbs. up to 75 of the time. Must be able to stand for long periods of time
potentially 100 of shift. Shifts for this position are 8 hours in length covering the patient care
from 9:30pm 6:00am.

The above list of accountabilities is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by the incumbent; it should not be considered exhaustive.

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