Wooster Community Hospital·Wooster, Ohio
Collects venous, arterial, and capillary blood samples from patients and prepares specimens for laboratory testing. Enters patient orders into the system and ensures accurate labeling and documentation of all samples.
Collects venous, arterial, and capillary blood samples from patients using appropriate collection devices and tubes. Labels blood samples with all required patient information, documents date and time of collection, date and time of receipt in the lab, and documents patient samples in LIS. Enters patient orders into the Laboratory computer system. Prepares specimens for send-out testing to appropriate sites/laboratories.
Responsible to: Administrative Director, Laboratory
Phlebotomy training and/or experience OR
Certificate in Medical Assisting or Phlebotomy.
Familiarity with medical terminology.
Computer literate in word processing programs.
All expectations detailed below are considered ADA (American Disabilities Act) essential.
Employee in this position may be exposed to blood, body fluids and/or airborne pathogens and is required to wear personal protective equipment.
Employees in this position must be able to push, pull, lift, carry, turn, crouch, and bend as necessary to complete laboratory tasks.
Maintains awareness of verbal / non verbal communication in interactions with staff, other departments, physicians, patients and families
Addresses patient and family of patient (if present) in an appropriate manner for patient's age and level of understanding. Explains procedure and uses appropriate communication to reassure patient.
Maintains patient confidentiality and professionalism in all communication interactions: written, verbal, electronic and digital
Collaborates and communicates effectively with all members of the health care team
Demonstrates basic ability to initiate and manage crucial conversations
Demonstrates acceptance of supervisory authority, guidance and instruction. Follows appropriate chain of command.
Reports critical information for physician or caregiver as indicated by policy and within acceptable timeframes.
Reports problems appropriately
Interacts with students in a positive, productive manner
Participates in lab meetings / team collaboration
FT/PT/PRN options available. Shifts may vary. FT/PT/PRN options available. Shifts may vary.
Market context
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