Hybrid Outreach Phlebotomist-Parkersburg WV bei Rivers Health

Rivers Health is seeking a Per-diem phlebotomist for the Outreach Operations located in the Parkerburg, WV area.

Responsible for providing phlebotomy services to outreach facilities/nursing homes on a regular scheduled basis.  Will deliver

specimens to laboratory department and assist with registration and distribution of obtained specimens within department standards and hospital policies and procedures.  High level of confidentiality required.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

The following is a summary of the major essential functions of this job.

The incumbent may perform other duties, both major and minor, that are not mentioned below; and specific functions may change from time to time.

1. Obtains patient lab requisition and collects specimens as ordered by

     physician.

1. Uses established direct identification process of nursing facility

     prior to the collection of specimens.

1. Obtain specimen in appropriate container for testing.

1. Provide phlebotomy/courier services to outside accounts utilizing

     private or corporate owned vehicle.

1. Ensures that adequate supplies are available to complete anticipated

volume of testing.  Checks par-level at nursing facility and restocks as needed by completing lab supply requisition forms.

1. Follows safety and infection control policies of the laboratory and

     all other hospital and department policies and procedures.

1. Participates in all mandated inservice programs on an annual basis.

1. Demonstrates excellence in customer service skills.

1. Fosters an atmosphere of teamwork and collaboration.

1. Participates in PI process.

1. Other duties that may be assigned.

1. Complies with Corporate Policies, Departmental Policies and Procedures and Personnel Employee Handbook.

1. Hours of work will vary due to allocation for travel time to nursing

     facilities and draw time of ordered specimen.  Start time will begin

     at time of first work site, and will continue until they return to

     employee’s primary residence (address on file).  Employees are

     responsible for notifying the office of any change in address.

1. Transports specimen in appropriate container according to

     regulations.

1. Mileage calculation will begin at the first work site to nursing

     facility, to hospital, and/or designated place and back to home.

1. Assist with orientation to nursing facilities on collection of

     specimens accordingly.

1. Utilizes centrifuge at nursing facility as needed.

1. Prepare samples properly for testing by reference laboratory in

     appropriate fashion.

1. Identify accession and distribute samples within department policy

     and procedure.

1. Ensures an open line of communication with all outreach staff.