Northeast Georgia Health System·Braselton, Georgia
Performs professional phlebotomy techniques including venipuncture and micro-collection for patients of all age groups. Manages clinical specimens, maintains laboratory data, and assists in training new staff while ensuring adherence to safety and quality standards.
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Good interpersonal and customer service skills. Perform blood collections by venipuncture and capillary techniques for all age groups. Manual dexterity, problem solving, and following detailed instructions. Ability to perform under stressful emergency medical situations. Proficient computer skills necessary to operate computer systems used and Microsoft Office products. Good communication skills; both written and verbal. Essential Tasks and Responsibilities Performs Phlebotomy Technique in a professional manner. Presents the Lab in a positive light to the public. Correctly performs routine venipuncture. Correctly performs micro-collection and other special collection techniques. Discerns Phlebotomy Techniques according to condition of the patient. Follows all safety guidelines to ensure the safety of the patient. Follows all safety guidelines to ensure own safety. Works well with other departments to coordinate special collections. Delivers clinical specimens efficiently and effectively to the laboratory. Performs effectively and efficiently in complex emergency situations such as multiple trauma or disaster. Prepossesses clinical specimens for analytical testing. Determines the validity and integrity of clinical specimens to ensure quality test results. Operates a centrifuge properly. Understands and applies proper technique according to specimen requirements. Understands what tests are performed in the various Lab Departments. Interacts with other departments in a positive manner to resolve identified problems with a clinical specimen. Is familiar with and correctly possesses the specialty tests that are sent to various laboratories. Is familiar with all laboratory reference accounts. Performs customer service functions for those accounts. (Provides information, routes supplies, etc.) Accurately performs drug screen collections following chain of custody protocols. Any errors made will result in retraining per the standards. May perform receptionist duties for departmental visitors and maintains communications in an appropriate manner. Answers telephone within three rings in a courteous manner, identifying self and department at all times. Assists callers, department visitors in any way possible, maintaining complete and accurate messages. Accessions outpatients in a timely manner. Responsible for laboratory patient data and general clerical support. Accurately codes laboratory orders from the nursing unit into laboratory information system with no more than one error per month. Maintains commitment to continued professional growth and development through continued education and annual competency assessments. Assists in training new employees or students through: Demonstrating proper techniques. Assisting with venipuncture when needed. Assist with training or observation for chain of custody collection as requested. Functions effectively as a preceptor of students or new staff as assigned. Directs clinical training to enhance learning, achieve specific objectives, and promote skill mastery. Contributes to Quality and Productivity management in the department. Demonstrates autonomy and initiative in problem identification and resolution. Reports problems as opportunities for improvement to leadership. Determines if problems are system failures, knowledge deficits, or behavior deficits. Identifies remedial actions that will minimize or correct the negative effect. Prioritizes work to meet turnaround requirements that are set by Laboratory Administration. Has the ability to adapt to a changing workplace to meet the needs of patient care, and to prioritize work to meet the needs of our internal and external customers. Provides at least one documented suggestion for quality improvement in the Laboratory. Physical Demands Weight Lifted: Up to 20 lbs, Occasionally 0-30% of time Weight Carried: Up to 20 lbs, Occasionally 0-30% of time Vision: Heavy, Frequently 31-65%of time Kneeling/Stooping/Bending: Frequently 31-65% Standing/Walking: Frequently 31-65% Pushing/Pulling: Occasionally 0-30% Intensity of Work: Frequently 31-65% Job Requires: Reading, Writing, Reasoning, Talking, Keyboarding Working at NGHS means being part of something special: a team invested in you as a person, an employee, and in helping you reach your goals.
Opportunities start here. Northeast Georgia Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will not tolerate discrimination in employment on the basis of race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected classification or status.
Requires a high school diploma or GED and a professional phlebotomy certification from an approved organization. Candidates must have at least 3 years of experience in phlebotomy, including pediatric and geriatric collections.
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