Phlebotomist

Overview

To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values - integrity, patient-centered, respect, accountability, and compassion - must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day.

Obtains venous blood samples via venipuncture/skin puncture and collects non-blood samples from patients of all ages using proper technique. Accurately performs laboratory order entry into the hospital information system. Performs point-of-care testing in select locations.

EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran

Responsibilities

• 1.
• Collects a high volume of blood specimens (skin puncture and venipuncture), nasal and throat swabs and other non-blood specimens using appropriate technique while maintaining the integrity of the specimen in relation to the test to be performed.
• 2.
• Utilizes systems for identification, collection, transport and disposal of specimens, adhering to internal and external policies and regulations.
• 3.
• Performs order entry transcription for laboratory tests in the outpatient setting.
• 4.
• Explains and administers Advance Beneficiary Notices to Medicare patients when an order service fails medical necessity.
• 5.
• Ensures all required elements are included on laboratory requisitions for compliance.
• 6.
• Verifies accuracy of all paper and/or electronic orders prior to collection of specimens.
• 7.
• Organizes and prioritizes work to provide optimal patient care while adhering to established guidelines for specimen procurement, safety and correct identification.
• 8.
• Recognizes and evaluates the presence of complications in collecting blood and selects appropriate solutions for them (i.e. patients on anticoagulants, radical mastectomy, syncope, difficult veins, IVs).
• 9.
• Performs all duties precisely and efficiently under continually changing conditions.
• 10.
• Instructs patients who require special testing and instructs outpatients in proper collection of specimens for testing.
• 11.
• Responsible for proper care and use of hospital equipment; Vocera, hand-held collection devices, printers, lab vehicles, carts and POCT instrumentation.
• 12.
• Collects specimens and performs select Point of Care testing.
• 13.
• Drives hospital vehicle or own vehicle to homes, Group Homes and skilled nursing facilities to service patients requiring blood work, when necessary.
• Collects blood and transports blood and all specimen types to laboratory.
• 14.
• Adheres to all safety procedures in the handling of hazardous materials and blood borne pathogens.
• 15.
• Follows all procedures on safe patient interactions and body mechanics.
• 16.
• Maintains clean, well-stocked work areas.
• 17.
• Meets performance expectations for Customer Service, Teamwork, Resource Utilization, and Staff and Self Development as outlined in performance review.
• 18.
• Performs other duties as assigned or directed to ensure smooth operation of the department/unit.

Qualifications

• EDUCATION High School diploma.
• Formal education and/or clinical training from an approved phlebotomy program preferred.
• EXPERIENCE Previous phlebotomy experience and/or phlebotomy certification required.
• LICENSURE Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record required.
• SPECIAL SKILLS Not Necessary, but ASCP certification preferred.

YNHHS Requisition ID: 182366