Phlebotomist

Department: Chambersburg Inpatient Phlebotomy Services

Schedule

PRN, Day/Evening/Nights (As Needed)

Must work 24 hours in 6-week period

Rotation: Holidays and Weekends

Position Function: Under the direct supervision of phlebotomy supervisor or designee, performs clerical, phlebotomy (all age/population groups), computer functions pertaining to ordering and collection, EKG, vitals, collection of blood specimens off site including nursing home patients, and other patient care duties in a patient care unit/area.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Completes phlebotomy competency for all age/population groups.
• Completes phlebotomy quiz for policy/procedure and proper specimen containers/tubes.
• Completes Meditech computer competency.
• Completes specimen accession competency, if applicable.
• Attends departmental and hospital inservices and education programs without being constantly reminded.
• Pleasantly participates in orientation of new employees. Makes them feel welcome and part of the team.
• Willingly helps all co-workers in completing work assignments. Does not have to be told to check on other areas when there are sick calls.
• Performs phlebotomy duties to include performing venipunctures and processing specimens, assuring proper specimen handling.
• Responsible for performing clerical duties, including supply maintenance, patient short registrations and data entry as necessary.
• Performs EKGs (Summit Health).
• Performs vital signs as needed.
• Performs other patient care duties as assigned.
• Receives, reviews, performs and processes requisitions, specimens and other duties as assigned.
• Communicates with nursing regarding status of patient assignments such as patient not available, hard stick, etc.
• Demonstrates involvement in unit activities - team building.
• Assesses workload and performs in a manner which facilitates swift and continual movement of clients through the assigned work area.
• Reviews physician orders for tests. Is able to order lab tests with minimal errors and arranges work to outpatient's established time frames and special requests.
• Supplies patients with the correct specimen containers and appropriate instructions.
• Follows hospital/laboratory policies and procedures for proper and correct identification of patients, correct technique and proper labeling of specimens.
• Uses established policies/procedures for collecting blood/non blood specimens and disposes of contaminated supplies and material following hospital/laboratory guidelines.
• Restocks supplies in work area.
• Can independently perform assigned duties after orientation period.
• Understands and follows hospital fire and safety procedures; knows personal role in case of a fire.

Qualifications and Standards

Education: Formal education and training: Graduate of an accredited medical assistant program and/or graduate of an accredited phlebotomy program or the equivalent in relative experience; demonstrated knowledge of medical terminology required. Informal or continuing education: Continuing education required as necessary to stay current.

Experience: Experience applying customer service behaviors and communication skills required. Proficiency in phlebotomy preferred; proficiency in EKG preferred; computer literacy and typing skills preferred.

Certifications/Licensure: Maintains current CPR certification. Must have valid driver's license in the current state of residence. Driving record must meet requirements established by WellSpan Risk Management.