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
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- 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.
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- Utilizes systems for identification, collection, transport and disposal of specimens, adhering to internal and external policies and regulations.
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- Performs order entry transcription for laboratory tests in the outpatient setting.
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- Explains and administers Advance Beneficiary Notices to Medicare patients when an order service fails medical necessity.
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- Ensures all required elements are included on laboratory requisitions for compliance.
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- Verifies accuracy of all paper and/or electronic orders prior to collection of specimens.
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- Organizes and prioritizes work to provide optimal patient care while adhering to established guidelines for specimen procurement, safety and correct identification.
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- 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).
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- Performs all duties precisely and efficiently under continually changing conditions.
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- Instructs patients who require special testing and instructs outpatients in proper collection of specimens for testing.
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- Responsible for proper care and use of hospital equipment; Vocera, hand-held collection devices, printers, lab vehicles, carts and POCT instrumentation.
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- Collects specimens and performs select Point of Care testing.
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- 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.
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- Adheres to all safety procedures in the handling of hazardous materials and blood borne pathogens.
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- Follows all procedures on safe patient interactions and body mechanics.
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- Maintains clean, well-stocked work areas.
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- Meets performance expectations for Customer Service, Teamwork, Resource Utilization, and Staff and Self Development as outlined in performance review.
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- 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: 189036
