Holland Hospital·Holland, Michigan
The Phlebotomist Special Procedures is responsible for collecting and processing blood and non-blood specimens while maintaining strict integrity and labeling standards. They also perform EKG testing, manage laboratory workflow, and provide support across various hospital departments.
CURRENT HOLLAND HOSPITAL EMPLOYEES- Please apply through Find Jobs from your Workday employee account. This shift works M-F 1100-1930 with no set weekend rotation.
The Phlebotomist Special Procedures works under the general supervision of the Pre-Analytical Services Manager and serves as an integral member of the Laboratory department. The Phlebotomist Special Procedures possesses 1-2 years of Phlebotomy experience and specializes in either Specimen Processing or Pre-Admission Testing. The Phlebotomist Special Procedures is responsible for the collection and submission of samples and facilitating the flow of specimens and specimen requirement information. The Phlebotomist Special Procedures also performs EKG testing according to defined protocol and ensures timely download of EKG machines as appropriate and/or maintains specimen integrity in the specimen processing area of the laboratory. Job Type: Full Time Shift Length: Mon-Fri 11am-7:30pm Weekend Frequency: Varied Wage Range: $16.88-$23.64 Education Requirements:
High school diploma/GED, or higher education
BLS/CPR through the American Heart Association SAMPLE COLLECTION & INTEGRITY: Utilizing standard venipuncture techniques, appropriate blood specimens are collected and integrity maintained by correct collection protocol. Performs specialized blood collection tests such as blood cultures, adhering to defined protocol with no deviations. Adheres to strict standards when labeling blood specimens/non-blood specimens and provides the required information as well as ensuring adequate patient identification with each patient encounter. Follows all defined policies and procedures for universal blood and body fluid precautions and Infection Control practices. Maintains appropriate professionalism at all times explaining blood collection to patients while ensuring patient rights, safety, privacy, confidentiality and "customer relations" philosophy. Performs Urine Drug Screen and COC collection, Blood Alcohol, and H. Pylori Breath test collection according to defined protocol as necessary. WORKFLOW & ASSIGNED DUTIES: Manage patient workload. Demonstrates competence with Laboratory Information System. Processes specimens ensuring proper identification and monitoring specimen integrity for testing. This includes specimen sorting, computer receipt/changing orders, centrifugation, and specimen aliquoting. Responsible for delivery of identified specimens to laboratory either via pneumatic tube system or manual transport in a timely manner to ensure accurate reporting and turn around times. Transport specimen between facilities as assigned. Responsible for maintaining phlebotomy trays and phlebotomy supply inventory. Performs off-site phlebotomy as assigned. QUALITY AND EDUCATION: Attends Phlebotomy staff meetings or reads and acknowledges meeting minutes. Demonstrates current knowledge of the organizational occurrence reporting process and expectations. Identifies opportunities to participate with quality improvement initiatives/teams. Maintains CAP regulations and guidelines in all phlebotomy practices USE RESOURCES: Identifies when questions or activities are beyond their personal skill mix and uses critical thinking skills to determine the most appropriate resource to utilize. Maintains current knowledge and skill needed to effectively and accurately access available resources (i.e. SOFT, Mayo, etc.) Demonstrates service recovery by involving Customer Service, Patient Relations, or Preanalytical Services Manager. Demonstrate ability to properly utilize Vocera. Other duties as assigned
Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED and BLS/CPR certification from the American Heart Association. One to two years of phlebotomy experience in a hospital or independent laboratory setting is preferred.
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