Perform phlebotomy duties and routine technical procedures following CLIA '88 protocols to ensure reliable blood sample collection. Assist clinical staff with patient care management, including obtaining vital signs and maintaining electronic health records.
Requirements summary
Requires a High School Diploma or GED and Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association. Candidates must be competent in phlebotomy skills and compliant with laboratory regulatory agencies such as CAP and COLA.
high schoolprofessional certificateQuality ControlPatient CarePhlebotomyElectronic Health RecordsClinical DocumentationSpecimen ProcessingVital Signs MonitoringPatient IdentificationBlood Sample CollectionCLIA Regulations
Job description
Overview
Performs phlebotomy duties and all routine technical procedures following technical protocols as allowed by CLIA '88 using the principles of quality control.
Qualifications
Certifications
Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days - American
Heart
Association (AHA)American
Heart
Association (AHA),
Education: H.S. Diploma/GED, Work Experience:
Responsibilities
Essential Functions Patient Care Assist in the delivery of primary health care services and patient care management.
Demonstrates competence in the skills necessary to carry out assigned duties by participating in competency reviews and proficiency testing on a regular basis.
Collect and prepare blood samples using a consistent patient labeling identification system for performing routine laboratory procedures.
Assure the reliability and safety of blood products utilizing appropriate collection and processing procedures to avoid inadequate specimens.
Communicate results in a timely manner to appropriate health care personnel.
Demonstrate an understanding of established policies and procedures included in Procedure Manual, Lab Manual, Safety Manual, and CLIA regulations or policies from other laboratory regulatory agencies such as CAP and COLA.
Assume responsibility and accountability for the quality and quantity of service delivered.
Perform phlebotomy duties, assist other employees with difficult phlebotomy situations, interact with patients, families, visitors and staff in a positive manner.
Assist provider and other clinical staff with obtaining basic vital information that is required for preparing patient for examination as directed by Clinic Administrator and/or Director after completion of Vital Signs Competency.
Does not include immunizations, dispensing of medication, or assisting in procedures.
Administrative Provide appropriate and timely documentation in the patient’s electronic health record using standardized workflow and processes.
Performs and documents quality control, instrument and general maintenance, troubleshooting and proficiency testing as deemed necessary by CLIA.
Provide information to appropriate regulatory agencies (i.e. health department).
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits package
Facilitate and support relationships between providers (e.g. within clinic, referring) and with ancillary services.
Demonstrate the knowledge that patient and workplace safety is a priority by preventing errors, accidents and infections and reporting potential or actual concerns immediately.
Understand inpatient and outpatient specialty procedures.
Responsible for compliance with precertification requirements.
Thoroughly understand anatomical impact (phases/stages, thresholds) for clinic specialty services including co-morbidities and influences impacting patient care and treatment.
Thoroughly understand testing (lab and procedures) values and relationship to patient status with accountability to take next steps, as appropriate to scope and licensure.
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We offer opportunities in several communities throughout central Illinois with potential for growth and life-long careers at Carle Health.
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Compensation and Benefits
The compensation range for this position is $17.46per hour - $28.29per hour.
This represents a good faith minimum and maximum range for the role at the time of posting by Carle Health.
The actual compensation offered a candidate will be dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s experience, qualifications, location, training, licenses, shifts worked and compensation model.
Carle Health offers a comprehensive benefits package for team members and providers.
To learn more visit careers.carlehealth.org/benefits.
