Phlebotomist- Part Time

POSITION: PHLEBOTOMIST

DEPARTMENT: LAB

FLSA STATUS: NON-EXEMPT

SCHEDULE: THIS POSITION IS EVERY OTHER WEEKEND, SATURDAY AND SUNDAY, 5:00AM - 5:30PM OR 4:30AM - 5:00PM

JOB SUMMARY

Responsible for collecting blood and other specimens from patients for medical testing, ensuring accuracy and patient safety. This role involves working directly with patients, preparing specimens for laboratory analysis, maintaining records, and adhering to all regulatory and safety standards.

JOB RELATIONSHIPS:

Responsible to the Laboratory Director

Positions Directly Supervised: None

Regular Contact with all hospital departments and the public

MISSION STATEMENT:

As an integral part of our community, Franklin Medical Center’s mission is to provide the highest quality health care and customer satisfaction to all those we serve. We are committed to delivering compassionate, capable, and personalized treatment to our patients and their families, always keeping in mind that our responsibility is to the health needs of the people.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Perform venipunctures and capillary punctures to collect blood samples from patients of all ages
• Collect other types of specimens as required (e.g. urine, stool, swabs)
• Collects specimens and blood samples from contracted Nursing Home facilities, as required.
• Label and prepare specimens for transport and analysis
• Verify patient identity accurately and ensure proper documentation and test requisitions
• Follow established procedures for patient care and specimen collection
• Document collection times and dates, test requisitions, specimen details, and initial to maintain an accurate daily count of collections performed
• Verify test requisitions by comparing information with nursing station log; bringing discrepancies to the attention of unit personnel
• Resolves unusual test orders by contacting the physician, pathologist, nursing station, or reference laboratory; referring unresolved orders back to the originator for further clarification; notifying supervisor of unresolved orders.
• Maintain cleanliness and sterility of equipment and workspace
• Provide excellent customer service to patients and healthcare team members
• Adhere to infection control protocols and personal protective equipment (PPE) guidelines
• Monitor inventory of phlebotomy supplies and request restocking when needed
• Ensure proper stocking of supplies for phlebotomy trays and phlebotomy area
• Assist with training of new phlebotomy staff or students, if required
• All other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Training:

High school diploma or equivalent is required. Completion of a certified phlebotomy training program is preferred. Certification (e.g. NHA, ASCP, CPT) preferred.

Work Experience:

One (1) year of experience is preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of phlebotomy techniques and laboratory safety
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle stressful situations
• Detail oriented with accurate documentation skills
• Compassionate and patient-centered approach
• Ability to calm anxious or scared patients ensuring a positive experience
• Ability to multitask when completing several tasks at once
• Strong organizational skills
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Maintain strict patient confidentiality in compliance with HIPAA

Physical Requirements

• Remain in a stationary position for extended periods of time
• Frequent movement throughout the laboratory and various hospital departments and patient care areas
• Requires fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination to perform a phlebotomy
• Frequently position self to maintain equipment, obtain supplies, access materials or instruments, etc.
• Constantly operates a computer, office and Lab machinery
• Ability to effectively communicate information accurately so others will understand
• Ability to hear and respond to alarms, instruments alerts, and verbal communication in a noisy laboratory environment
• Ability to observe details at close range
• Ability to move materials, equipment, etc. weighing up to 25 pounds

OSHA EXPOSURE CATEGORY A:

Has exposure to bloodborne pathogens.

Equal Opportunity Statement:

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, sex, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.