Phlebotomist- Floater at Metrolina Nephrology Associates

Description

• Function as float phlebotomist to locations where help is needed most-location will vary as often as a daily basis

• Ensure that the workplace  has the necessary supplies and tools to perform daily operational activities

• Adjust, as needed, the  courier pick-ups  to ensure unnecessary courier trips due to low sample volume

• Provides daily lab cancellation forms  for the clinical staff and Lab technologists

• Performs daily review of “Release Stored Orders” utilizing the Orchard software

• Oversees  that lab specimen send outs to reference labs meet testing sites’ specific requirements

• Perform add on testing retrieval/notification

• Performs phlebotomy only on  patients that have MD orders

• Processes samples so they meet SOP requirements for testing

• Performs phlebotomy in a timely manner from when the patient has been “activated” in the EMR.

• Covers other satellite offices when needed

• Maintains current knowledge of Standard Operating procedures within the Lab

• Maintains compliance with OSHA/HIPPA

• Compliant with CLIA regulations through proper specimen storage

• Ensures no harm to patient during phlebotomy procedure

• Ensures specimen collection area is clean and safe for the patients

Requirements

Attendance: Regular, reliable, and punctual attendance is an essential function of this position. The ability to consistently adhere to scheduled work hours and fulfill job responsibilities in a timely manner is critical to the success of the role and the overall operations of the team.

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Minimum of one year experience in phlebotomy in a healthcare setting.  
• Medical practice experience helpful.
• Knowledge of phlebotomy techniques. 
• Knowledge of clinic protocols and policies. 
• Skill in performing efficient and effective draws.  
• Skill in conducting cooperative interactions with patients and staff.  
• Ability to interpret and respond appropriately to instructions. 
• Ability to coordinate hand-eye movements to ensure patient comfort during blood draws.
• Possesses confidence and skills to deal directly with staff. 
• Customer service focused and responsive to customer’s needs, energetic, respects confidentiality, proactive and able to work independently as needed.
• Involves standing and bending over 90 percent of the day, walking or sitting the remainder, with some lifting.  
• Must be able to lift at least 30 pounds and able to assist with patient transport and transfer.

 Hours: 8 AM - 5:00 PM