Phlebotomist (PRN) - Sylvania, GA

Optim Medical Center - Screven is seeking a PRN Phlebotomist for our Sylvania, GA location.

Job Requirements

Primary Duties

• Provide care to Medical and Surgical patients who have recently undergone surgery to repair muscles, bones, and connective tissue.
• Consistently draw blood competently and expediently with as little patient discomfort as possible.
• Perform Bleeding Times and patient results Enter Patient Orders in LIS including Collect and Receiving specimens Identify the patient - comparing patient information in LIS to the patient’s identification band before venipuncture is performed.
• Displays courteous, professional manner toward patients, co-workers, nursing and medical staff.
• Perform all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors.
• Label and record all test tubes, logs procedures, files paperwork.
• Is knowledgeable about which color top tube to use and the volume of blood needed - knows test requirements.
• Follow Standard Precautions at all times.
• Dispose all sharps in a red sharps container.
• Clean and supply venipuncture trays.
• Maintains work areas.
• Orders supplies when needed.
• Require minimal supervision in performance of job duties.
• Complete duties in a time efficient manner, knows how to prioritize STAT orders, ASAP orders, scheduled orders and outpatients.
• Seek guidance and direction as necessary.
• Demonstrate the value of team concept on a consistent basis.
• Assist laboratory technician, does clerical work when needed.
• Follow policies and procedures for the Clinical Laboratory and the hospital.
• Professional Requirements: Adhere to dress code, appearance is neat and clean.
• Complete annual education requirements.
• Maintain regulatory requirements.
• Maintain patient confidentiality at all times.
• Report to work on time and as scheduled, completes work within designated time.
• Wear identification while on duty, uses computerized punch time system correctly.
• Complete in-services and returns in a timely fashion.
• Attend annual review and department in-services, as scheduled.
• Read and return all monthly staff meeting minutes.
• Represent the organization in a positive and professional manner.
• Actively participate in performance improvement and continuous quality improvement.
• Comply with all organizational policies regarding ethical business practices.
• Communicate the mission, ethics and goals of the facility.

Optim Offers

• Competitive Pay
• Company Benefits
• Vacation, Personal Time Off, and Sick Leave
• Holiday Pay
• 401K Plan