GIRMC Phlebotomist

Job description

GENERAL SUMMARY:
Performs blood sample collection from hospital patients for analysis or other medical purposes.
PRINCIPAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
• Commits to the mission, vision, beliefs and consistently demonstrates our core values.
• Maintains competency and proficiency with respect to all phlebotomy procedures; maintains awareness of all laboratory policy, technical and procedural changes.
• Performs blood collection from adult, children and infant patients using appropriate capillary collection or venipuncture technique.
• Completes all mandatory safety training and follows all safety guidelines per written protocols.
• Completes assigned tasks accurately and timely, adhering to all laboratory standards, policies and procedures.
• Performs limited patient testing on point of care instruments.
• Accurately performs computer entry of patient demographic and testing information including specimen data collected by laboratory or other hospital staff.
• Answers telephone calls and responds to non-technical questions from hospital staff and/or patients.
• Provides patient care with compassion and empathy utilizing mandatory customer service tactics as required by policy/procedure.
• Maintains professional growth and development through seminars, workshops, and professional affiliations to keep abreast of latest trends in field of expertise.
• Participates in meetings, committees and department projects as assigned.
• Performs other related projects and duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
High school diploma or equivalency required. Prior phlebotomy experience preferred. Phlebotomy course completion preferred.
OTHER CREDENTIALS / CERTIFICATIONS:
Basic Life Support (CPR) certification preferred. Bryan Health recognizes American Heart Association (for healthcare professionals), American Red Cross (for healthcare professionals) and the Military Training Network.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
(DOT) – Characterized as medium work requiring exertion of 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or a greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
Must be able to distinguish and discriminate between colors.