Phlebotomist

Job Title: Phlebotomist

Classification: Non-Exempt/Hourly

Reports To: Laboratory Manager

Position Type: PRN

Hours Worked/Shift: Monday - Friday.

Summary

Obtains neonate, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patient specimens and enters them into the LIS system. Maintains laboratory inventory. Responsible for cleaning, disinfecting, and sterilizing various equipment.

Essential Functions

• Stock phlebotomy supplies (including phlebotomy trays in ER & EKG cart)
• Draw patients
• Order tests on LIS
• Assist patients with any needs
• Assist techs with any needs
• Prepare specimens
• Order supplies from Shared Services every week
• When needed order supplies from Path Services & KDHE
• Stock lab supplies
• Keep track of inventory and if low add them to the lab “wants and needs” book
• Clean when time allows
• Clean centrifuges at least once a month and document it in SQSS.
• Once a week use the yellow specimen log sheets and write all the specimens, we received that do not include specimens from our facility that are Medicare this list goes to insurance.
• Always follows standard precautions.
• Responsible for adhering to the department’s budget.

Competencies

• Knowledge of medical laboratory principles, standards, applications, and tests.
• Knowledge of medical laboratory safety, cleanliness and infection control policies and regulations.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Proficient ability to use a computer and electronic medical record.
• Maintain patient, employee, and employer confidentiality. Comply with all HIPAA regulations.

Position Qualifications:

Minimum Education: High school graduate or equivalent.

Minimum Experience: Previous experience preferred; will provide on-the-job training to ideal candidate.

Certifications/Licensures:

Certified Phlebotomist preferred, not required. Basic Life Support (BLS) required, certification available following hire.

Working Environment :

Contact with patients under a wide variety of circumstances. May be exposed to/occasionally exposed to patient elements. Exposed to unpleasant elements (accidents, injuries, and illness). Subject to varying and unpredictable situations. Handles emergency or crisis situations. May assist in emergency care. Subject to many interruptions. Occasionally subjected to irregular hours. Occasional pressure due to multiple calls and inquiries. Exposed to blood and body fluids.

Lift/Carry

0-10 pounds: Occasionally

10-20 pounds: Occasionally

20-50 pounds: Never

50-100 pounds: Never

100+ pounds: Never

Push/Pull

10-25 pounds: Occasionally

25-50 pounds: Never

50-100 pounds: Never

100+ pounds: Never

Stand: Constantly

Walk: Frequently

Sit: Occasionally

Squat/Kneel: Occasionally

Bend: Occasionally

Physical Demands :

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the position accountabilities without compromising patient care or departmental efficiency. However, should it de determined that the employee cannot meet the position accountabilities with or without accommodation, it is the right of GRMC to release the individual under Kansas “Employment at Will” doctrine

Professional Requirements:

Adheres to policies, procedures, and always maintains confidentiality. Attends annual in-services completes annual education in a timely manner. Represents GRMC in a positive, professional manner on the job, electronically and in the community. Complies with all hospital policies regarding ethical business practices; communicates the mission statement & core values of GRMC both on and off the job.