Phlebotomist na Cleveland Area Hospital

Description

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under general supervision, performs collection of biological specimens, process medical laboratory tests, document results for the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of diseases. Follow all laboratory policies and procedures and CLIA requirements and regulations. Assist clinical team members as needed. 

PRINCIPAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Adhere to all policies of the organization, including (but not limited to) job description, certification/licensure requirements, mission statement, HIPAA, confidentiality standard and patient’s rights.  
2. Stay up to date with organization communication and directive.
3. Arrange daily activities based on urgency of request for specimen collection or procedures.
4. Keeps work areas neat, clean, and stocked with necessary supplies.
5. Assessing patient needs, reviewing patient history, and determining reason(s) for drawing blood
6. Determine proper specimen collection requirements for tests that are ordered.
7. Positively identify patients using personal information such as ID, documents, or other means
8. Assists in patient transport if needed.
9. Reassure patients and help them relax.
10. Selecting gauge needles and preparing veins, fingers, and heels for blood drawing as specified by specimen requirements and patient’s needs. 
11. Consistently draws blood properly using established laboratory procedures using sterilized needles, vials, and other equipment.
12. Ensuring the patient’s sample meets the specimen requirements for all tests collected, sufficient volume for testing, correct collection containers and/or tubes, and insuring proper dilution factor for anticoagulated specimens. 
13. Maintains awareness of timed specimen collection requirements and the importance of obtaining these specimens at specified intervals. 
14. Label samples correctly and process them for testing.
15. Correctly process all lab requisition, forms and specimens for routine and reference tests.
16. Answer patient questions and provide useful information.
17. Perform CLIA-waived laboratory tests following the laboratory’s policies and procedures and manufacturer’s recommendations.
18. Keeping and maintaining accurate records related to job activities including patient information, specimen collection, and CLIA waived testing procedures, including patient testing, quality control testing, and maintenance. 
19. Completes duties neatly, accurately, professionally, and in a timely manner. 
20. Adhere to all relevant health and safety standards while working.
21. Other Duties as assigned. 

EQUIPMENT:

Operate laboratory equipment including centrifuges, microscopes, pipettes, timers, thermometers, and storage equipment according to laboratory’s policies and procedures and manufacturer’s specifications.

Operate computer-based systems including electronic medical record systems, laboratory equipment software and hardware, web-based reference laboratory websites, and Microsoft suite applications including Outlook, Excel, and Word while maintaining HIPPA compliance. 

Computer and Printer

Copy Machine

Fax Machine

Telephone

Requirements

EDUCATIONAL/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Associate degree or higher preferred
• Phlebotomy certification preferred.
• Phlebotomy experience preferred.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Environmentally controlled laboratory environment
• Fast paced environment with occasional high pressure or emergent situations
• Frequent exposure to bodily fluids and biological specimens
• Possible exposure to infections specimens, communicable diseases, toxic substances, and other conditions common to a laboratory and medical environment.
• May wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) such as gloves, gowns, and masks. 
• Frequent interaction with a diverse population including team members, providers, patients, and other members of the public and health system.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Frequent standing, walking, grasping, carrying, and speaking.
• Occasional sitting, reaching, bending, and stooping.
• Lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling up to 50 pounds, with assistance if needed
• Frequent use of computer, keyboard, copy and fax machine, and phone.
• Moderate exposure to unusual elements, such as extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, unpleasant odors, and/or loud noises

RESPONSIBILITY FOR CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION:

This position could have access to patient confidential records and must comply with HIPAA regulations as well as Compliance Policies.

The above statements reflect the general details considered necessary to describe the principal function of the job as identified and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent to this position.

EEO STATEMENT:

Cleveland Area Hospital/Lake Area Medical Associates is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and all other protected classes.