Phlebotomy and Specimen Processing

Job highlights
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Qualifications
High School Diploma or equivalent is required
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential dutysatisfactorily
The requirements list must be representative of the knowledge, skills, minimum education, training, licensure, experience, and/or ability required
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
May be required to work at other SCL sites
Knowledge of the collection of Therapeutic Phlebotomies - St James
Physical RequirementsInteract with patients, patients' family, patient care providers, and others requiring the employee to verbally communicate information, as well as understand spoken information
Benefits
Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience
$18.2+ - $23.6+
Responsibilities
The Phlebotomist I is responsible to accurately collect patient specimens for diagnostic testing while working in a professional medical environment
This position functions as part of a dynamic and engaging team with a workload that ranges from fast-paced hospital settings and high/low volume clinics
Caregivers in this role will gain valuable experience and knowledge to help prepare them for workplace and career advancement
Performs phlebotomy (venipuncture, fingerstick, heelstick) according to establishedprocedures
Identifies patients using two patient identifiers
Labels specimens and specimen containers accurately
Determines the correct priority for STAT, Routine, ASAP, etc. specimen collections
Collects and receives specimens into the laboratory utilizing computer protocols including processing, preparation, centrifugation, aliquot and routing of specimens, to include reference lab
Ensures the timely transport and processing of all patient specimens for testing
Files patients lab reports, requisitions charges for the business office and sends reports to outside hospitals and clinics
Posts charges and reconciles invoices
Investigates complex bills, as needed
Researches and resolves any questionable patient orders
Enters patient demographic data accurately
Maintains required lab records and logs, collects statistics for reports and other clerical duties as directed by manager
Performs complex specimen set-up
Enters complex orders and results
Packs and ships infectious materials
Communicates any special situations related to specimens or testing with all appropriate staff and management
Cleans and maintains equipment, centrifuges, and refrigerators
Records daily temperatures of all refrigerators in the phlebotomy areas
Orders supplies and maintains sufficient inventory to efficiently operate phlebotomy services
Assists in the training of new associates and students
Acts as a receptionist, greeting patients and answering phones within the laboratory
Performs patient registration and test ordering and specimen processing as appropriate
Documents and communicates information thoroughly and accurately
Utilizes equipment according to departmental guidelines, maintaining all equipment as per guidelines
Ensures equipment and supplies are maintained in appropriate working order
Evaluates and utilizes inventory appropriately, assists with inventory control as needed
Maintains a neat and clean work area
Disposes of waste appropriately
Cleans bench areas and equipment
Restocks supplies as appropriate
Maintains the washroom and performs washroom functions as appropriate
Promotes mission, vision, and values of SCL Health, and abides by service behavior standards
Performs other duties as assigned
Regular attendance to perform work on site during regularly scheduled business hours or scheduled shifts is required
Operate computers and complex and delicate lab equipment with precision and accuracy requiring the ability to move fingers and hands
See and read lab equipment, labels, monitors, and documents
Walk while transporting phlebotomy equipment cart
Remain standing for long periods of time to perform work
Adjust body, including bending, to perform phlebotomy work
Job description
Job Description:

The Phlebotomist I is responsible to accurately collect patient specimens for diagnostic testing while working in a professional medical environment. This position functions as part of a dynamic and engaging team with a workload that ranges from fast-paced hospital settings and high/low volume clinics. Caregivers in this role will gain valuable experience and knowledge to help prepare them for workplace and career advancement.

Scope
• Performs phlebotomy (venipuncture, fingerstick, heelstick) according to establishedprocedures. Identifies patients using two patient identifiers. Labels specimens and specimen containers accurately.
• Determines the correct priority for STAT, Routine, ASAP, etc. specimen collections. Collects and receives specimens into the laboratory utilizing computer protocols including processing, preparation, centrifugation, aliquot and routing of specimens, to include reference lab. Ensures the timely transport and processing of all patient specimens for testing.
• Files patients lab reports, requisitions charges for the business office and sends reports to outside hospitals and clinics. Posts charges and reconciles invoices. Investigates complex bills, as needed. Researches and resolves any questionable patient orders. Enters patient demographic data accurately. Maintains required lab records and logs, collects statistics for reports and other clerical duties as directed by manager.
• Performs complex specimen set-up. Enters complex orders and results. Packs and ships infectious materials. Communicates any special situations related to specimens or testing with all appropriate staff and management.
• Cleans and maintains equipment, centrifuges, and refrigerators. Records daily temperatures of all refrigerators in the phlebotomy areas. Orders supplies and maintains sufficient inventory to efficiently operate phlebotomy services. Assists in the training of new associates and students. Acts as a receptionist, greeting patients and answering phones within the laboratory. Performs patient registration and test ordering and specimen processing as appropriate.
• Documents and communicates information thoroughly and accurately. Utilizes equipment according to departmental guidelines, maintaining all equipment as per guidelines. Ensures equipment and supplies are maintained in appropriate working order. Evaluates and utilizes inventory appropriately, assists with inventory control as needed.
• Maintains a neat and clean work area. Disposes of waste appropriately. Cleans bench areas and equipment. Restocks supplies as appropriate. Maintains the washroom and performs washroom functions as appropriate.
• Promotes mission, vision, and values of SCL Health, and abides by service behavior standards.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required

Minimum Qualifications

High School Diploma or equivalent is required

Preferred

RPT (Registered Phlebotomy Technician) AMT or PBT (Phlebotomy Technician) ASCPcertification preferred

Six (6) Months Of Laboratory Experience Is Preferred

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential dutysatisfactorily. The requirements list must be representative of the knowledge, skills, minimum education, training, licensure, experience, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Regular attendance to perform work on site during regularly scheduled business hours or scheduled shifts is required
• May be required to work at other SCL sites
• Knowledge of the collection of Therapeutic Phlebotomies - St James

Physical Requirements:

Physical RequirementsInteract with patients, patients' family, patient care providers, and others requiring the employee to verbally communicate information, as well as understand spoken information.Operate computers and complex and delicate lab equipment with precision and accuracy requiring the ability to move fingers and hands.See and read lab equipment, labels, monitors, and documents.Walk while transporting phlebotomy equipment cart.Remain standing for long periods of time to perform work.Adjust body, including bending, to perform phlebotomy work.

Anticipated job posting close date:

0+/27/2024

Location:

Good Samaritan Hospital

Work City:

Lafayette

Work State:

Colorado

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

0

The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.

$18.2+ - $23.6+

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