Certified Phlebotomist I-PRN

Description

ORGANIZATIONAL DESCRIPTION

Collect blood from patients in hospital or similar facility following established standards and practices. Assume responsibility for the safety and comfort of the patient during the venipuncture process. Check the quality of patient samples.

INTERACTION

Primarily Interacts with: administration, physicians, employees, clinical and non-clinical departments, patients, visitors, and volunteers.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Maintain established departmental policies and procedures, objective, process improvement program, safety, environmental and infection control standards.
• Centrifuge blood specimens in test tubes to separate cells from blood serum and plasma. Check quality of specimen.
• Maintain inventory on the phlebotomy tray. Also, keep tray in a neat, working condition.
• Maintain inventory in the Outpatient Phlebotomy Room. Also, keep room in a neat working condition.
• Collect blood from patient (capillary and venipuncture), process patient’s samples, prepare worksheets when needed, and enter required data into the LIS.
• Monitor Collection Pools in LIS for needed blood draws.
• Collect blood from patients at remote sites: convalescent centers, physician clinics, etc.
• Maintain required records, reports and statistics as directed.
• Follow proper protocol for Medical Necessity and presentation of Advanced Beneficiary Notice.
• Maintain good relations with patients, medical staff and other departments as well as clients that use our services.
• Participate in educational programs and in-service meetings.
• Request supplies as necessary to maintain phlebotomy inventory.
• Provide exemplary customer service.
• Maintain confidentiality and compliance with HIPAA.
• Cooperate with other personnel to achieve departmental objectives and maintain good employee relations, inter-departmental objectives and infection control policies.
• Cordially demonstrate timeliness and professionalism in appearance, communications, and actions during all interactions and with all individuals and entities.
• Solve practical problems, dealing with a variety of issues, and interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written and oral form.
• Attend meetings as required.
• Perform other duties as requested or assigned.

ABILITY TO USE EQUIPMENT, TOOLS, MATERIALS, MACHINES: Computer, telephone, facsimile machine, copier, scanner, printer, calculator, other standard office equipment and laboratory equipment.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILLS/ABILITIES

Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Phlebotomy certification required

Experience:

• Medical office or healthcare experience preferred.

Personal Job Related Skills / Abilities:

• Must be committed to quality and patient safety at all times.
• Excellent command / highly proficient in spoken and written English.
• Basic computer skills, including but not limited to: Microsoft Office, information security, electronic medical documentation, and email.
• Must be effective at adjusting to change, prioritizing duties, handling stress and effectively communicating face-to-face and/or over the telephone.
• Must be able to work independently, and flexibly, and as a part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Must be able to manage several interruptions throughout the shift.
• Must have strong interpersonal and communication skills, verbal and written.
• Must have strong time management skills.
• Must be able to work under pressure while interacting in a helpful, courteous manner with a high degree of patient contact.
• Sufficient hearing, vision and dexterity to perform duties safely.

Physical and Mental Requirements:

Physical:

Activity Up to %

Walking: 65

Squatting: 10

Standing: 65

Pulling: 10

Kneeling: 10

Reaching: 10

Sitting: 20

Lifting up to 50lbs: 10

Pushing: 10

Wrist/Finger Movements: 90

Bending: 10

Climbing: 10

Mental:

Stress Level Low to Moderate

Individual position core competencies:

Quality

Service Excellence

Compassion

Professionalism

Fiscal Responsibility

Required education within first 60 days (if employee is from outside organization).

GrahamRMC Orientation

Department Orientation

Continuing/Annual Education and Training:

As needed to maintain certification/ licensure of position

CPR

Falling Star Program

Safety Storm Program

Supervision

Employees Supervised: __No__

Requirements

ADA REQUIREMENTS

Each category is grouped under a percentage rating based on the frequency the condition is expected to occur.

Frequency of Condition 1-33% 34-66% 67%+

1-33%

Extreme Heat

Extreme Cold

Extreme Swings in Temperature

Extreme Noise

Working Outdoors

Mechanical Hazards

Electrical Hazards

Explosive Hazards

Fume/Odor Hazards

Dust/Mite Hazards

Chemical Hazards

Toxic Waste Hazards

Radiation Hazards

Wet Hazards

Heights

Other Conditions: Bloodborne Pathogen and Infectious Disease Bearing Specimen Exposure:

34-66%

Working Indoors

67%+

OSHA Classification:

Identify with a check the OSHA Job Category that describes this job. The intent is to enhance worker protection by identifying any risk in the performance of routine and reasonably anticipated job-related functions.

__X__ Category I: Tasks that involve exposure to blood, body fluids or tissues.

All procedures or other job-related tasks involve an inherent potential for mucous membrane or skin contact with blood, body fluids or tissues or a potential for spills or splashes of them are Category I tasks. Use of appropriate protective measures, such as gloves, masks, goggles, and gown are required for every employee engaged in Category I tasks.

____ Category II: Tasks that involve no exposure to blood, body fluids or tissues but employment may require performing unplanned Category I tasks.

The normal work routine involves no exposure to blood, body fluids or tissues, but exposure may be required as a condition of employment. Appropriate protective measure, such as gloves, masks, goggles, and gown are readily available to every employee engaged in Category II tasks.

____ Category III: Tasks that involve no exposure to blood, body fluids or tissues and Category I tasks are not a condition of employment.

The normal work routine involves no exposure to blood, body fluids or tissues (although situations can be imagined or hypothesized under which anyone, anywhere might encounter potential exposure to body fluids). Persons who perform these duties are not called upon as part of their employment to perform or assist in emergency medical care or first-aid or to be potentially exposed in some other way. Tasks that involve handling implements or utensils, use of public or shared bathroom facilities or telephone and personal contacts such as handshaking are Category III tasks.