Phlebotomist
Phlebotomist
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Duties: Job Summary:Performs daily activities of the Support Services Department. Functions as a Phlebotomist fulfilling assignments on a rotational basis within the institution and external off-site coverage (I.e. Skilled Nursing Facility PreAdmission Testing). Perform tasks such as Test Order Entry Inpatient Venipuncture OPD Venipuncture Stock Rotation and Nursing Home draws. (If covering PAT ability to perform EKGs is required). Responds and interacts with patients and customers in a courteous and professional manner embracing the concepts and ideals of Service Excellence. Job Responsibilities:-Performs phlebotomy and specimen collection procedures complying with required patient identification procedures on inpatients and outpatients including: Venipuncture (venous and capillary) 24Hr Urine Collection Random Urine Collection Breath Test and Glucose Tolerance Testing. Understands the applicability of fasting & non-fasting patient status totest viability. Selects appropriate venipuncture equipment with respect to patient age. Assess patient specific requirements including appropriate venipuncture site with respect to vein access.-Performs data entry for test orders in the EHR; Ensure diagnosis codes meet Medical Necessity requirements. Acquires consent forms prior authorization data and/ or ABN s when applicable.-Demonstrates ability to organize and prioritize workload with respect to STAT and routine patient testing as well as the collection of timed draws within established guidelines.-As applicable rotates as Outpatient department receptionist tending to outpatients presenting for lab testing. Adheres to patient arrival order with priority given to fasting patients. Coordinates the clerical and phlebotomy functions ensuring patient serviced within designated turn-around-time and wait time guidelines. Performing necessary clinical support duties answering phones specimen collection issues and ensuring complete and accurate requisitions and test orders.-Observes patient during the entire procedure to detect signs of reaction and notify patient s physician and/or nurse on hand if complications arise.-Executes downtime procedures whenever either HIS or LIS is out of service in addition to assisting with the system recovery for downtimes. null
Skills: Required Skills & Experience:-N/A Preferred Skills & Experience:-Three (3) months of phlebotomy experience in an acute care setting.-Knowledge of patient registration and lab test order entry.-Knowledge of laboratory specimen processing procedures. null
Education: Required Education:-High School diploma or equivalent. Preferred Education:-Completed Phlebotomy Training Program OR another MOA training. Required Certifications & Licensure:-N/A Preferred Certifications & Licensure:-N/A null
Schedule Notes: Night Rotational; 40hr/week candidates must live > 50 miles from the facility
Hours Per Day: 8.00
Hours Per Week 40.00
Department: BGH Phlebotomy :
Job Category: Clinical-Allied
Employment Type
Full-time
