Job description
- Always records phlebotomy collection information into the Laboratory Information System with accurate attention to name of patient, collection time, and receive time.
- Accurately and successfully performs venipunctures, following phlebotomy policies and procedures
- Accurately and successfully performs finger sticks on adult and pediatric patients, following phlebotomy policies and procedures.
- Accurately and successfully performs heel sticks on infants, following phlebotomy policies and procedures.
- Maintains phlebotomy trays/area, supply area, and waiting room in a clean and orderly fashion.
- Always follows patient identification policies and procedures. Labels samples in presence of the patient.
- Performs general duties and task according to standards provided by regularly agencies for laboratory accreditation (i.e. TJC NPSGs, etc.).
- Accurately collects chain of custody urine samples and completes collection documentation.
- Always follows laboratory requirements for use of personal protection equipment.
- Accurately demonstrates general computer skills necessary for order entry and medical necessity for lab order in laboratory computer system.
- Willing checks outpatient orders for issue, fax results, and follow ups on patient collection issues.
- Maintains adequate inventory of laboratory supplies and ensures that all supplies are viable before use in patient testing; assures rotation of reagent stock so that oldest materials are used first.
- Demonstrates safe and effective use of all patient equipment and adheres to hospital policy regarding use of equipment with alarm systems.
- Demonstrates knowledge of testing methods, products for explanation to patient; remains informed on all current reference test requirements.
- Initiates the meeting of responsibilities without prompting and performs with minimal supervision.
- Shares off-shift work as needed and is available to work in crisis situation.
- Completes work in a timely manner and willing help co-works to complete section duties
- Maintains effective working relationships with hospital employees, physicians, administrative staff and department managers.
- Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors.
- Any other duties assigned as needed to help drive our Mission and abide by our organizations values.
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