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Phlebotomist PRN

Heritage Medical Associates

#Phlebotomy #Patient Care #Clinical Setting #Healthcare #Medical Assistant #Infection Control #Specimen Collection #Laboratory Procedures #Phlebotomy Certification #Blood Samples #Centrifuge #STAT Requests

Temporary On Site 0-2 yrsPosted 23 days ago

Location

Nashville, Tennessee

Quick overview

Responsible for performing accurate blood specimen collection and processing while maintaining drawing station inventory. Ensures patient safety and confidentiality while following established laboratory procedures and infection control policies.

Requirements summary

Requires a high school diploma and phlebotomy training or a Medical Assistant program completion. Candidates must have at least one year of phlebotomy experience and the physical ability to stand for long periods and assist patients.

high schoolprofessional certificateInventory ManagementPatient CarePhlebotomyPatient CommunicationInfection ControlSpecimen ProcessingCentrifugationBlood CollectionSample LabelingClinical Safety

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location

222
Main
Office (MO) -
Nashville,
TN 37203Position
Type:
SeasonalJob
Shift:
DayJob
Category:
Health
CareSUMMARY: Responsible for performing proper specimen collection mostly bloods specimens. Responsible for sample processing, reference sample processing and inventory of drawing station supplies. May perform clerical duties as needed. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Demonstrates the ability to accurately and precisely follow established office and laboratory procedures. Organizes work so that patient specimen is drawn with minimum of patient waiting time. Performs blood collection duties in a timely manner to insure availability of test results. Give appropriate instructions to the patients and performs other specimen collection as requested by physician Appropriately labels all patient specimens with patient name, chart number, requesting physicians name, date and time specimen collected, and name of test required. Delivers and/or processes specimens in a timely manner (i.e. centrifuges, prepares specimen and paperwork for reference laboratory courier, aliquots and refrigerates for later batch testing, or immediately notifies appropriate testing personnel of STAT requests, etc) Collects blood samples in appropriate tubes. Assists nursing personnel in collection of specimens if needed. Receives phone calls from nurses, doctors, and reference laboratories. Inventories and orders supplies. Demonstrates, at all times, in dealing with the public a positive image of the clinic as a caring and concerned organization. Respects the confidentiality of patient records and uses discretion with discussing patient results/matters. Demonstrates the ability to deal with priorities in an appropriate manner. Performs work within the established laboratory safety and infection control policies and procedures, practices, infection control and chemical hazard procedures for protection of self, patients and clinic personnel. Must have predictable and consistent attendance SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITES This job has no supervisory responsibilities. Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE High school diploma or equivalent Phlebotomy Training (Diploma or Certificate) and/or successful completion of an accredited Medical Assistant Program or equivalent training and experience 1 Year of phlebotomy experience KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES Capable of performing the procedures required providing proper patients care. CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS None required, but Certification in Phlebotomy is preferred. PHYSICAL DEMANDS Must be able to stand for 8 to 10 hours a day Requires regular walking, bending, pushing, pulling and lifting Must be able to lift at least 10-15lbs Must be able to assist patients with transfers from chair to wheelchair, to exam tables, and back to wheelchair/chair Must be able to assist patient with turning/positioning on exam table Must be able to push patient in wheelchair Must be able to manipulate objectsreaching, grasping, handling Must exhibit good communication skillsunderstand, respond and translate into action
WORK
Environment:
Clinical setting: exposure to communicable disease, medical preparations and other conditions common to a clinical environment.