Phlebotomist/Lab Assistant - PRN (as needed)

Job description

Summary of Position: The Phlebotomist is responsible for obtaining blood specimens following designated policies and procedures. The phlebotomist transports specimens from various areas of the hospital, receives laboratory specimens from both inpatient and outpatient locations, logs specimens into the LIS and distributes them to the appropriate lab department. Some clerical duties are required.
Functions of Position:
• Be familiar with the proper collection tubes and order of draw for all tests routinely ordered.
• Responsible for seeing that the phlebotomy carts and outpatient draw stations are properly stocked at all times.
• The phlebotomist must give appropriate greetings, state name and purpose when preparing to obtain blood from a patient.
• Properly identify all patients as to their name and DOB.
• Assess individual patient requirements for obtaining blood specimens with regard hospital policies and protocols.
• Perform venipunctures and return samples to the laboratory as quickly as possible.
• Label all samples at bedside and log specimens into system.
• Report to Code Stroke, Code Blue, and Code Sepsis to obtain patient specimens.
• Enter outpatient laboratory orders.
• Receive laboratory specimens into the LIS and distribute to the appropriate laboratory departments.
• Receive and distribute ER specimens from the pneumatic tube system.
• Properly prioritize duties according to patient needs.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Review collection log for incomplete collections.

Qualifications:
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Prior phlebotomist experience preferred.
• Previous office training or experience, including clerical skills and basic computer skills, preferred.

PRN (as needed) position, but primary hours needed are 12:30 pm - 8 pm