Phlebotomist

Company :

Allegheny Health Network

Job Description : 

GENERAL OVERVIEW

Performs phlebotomy procedures including collecting, packaging and transporting of specimens for diagnostic testing by the laboratory. Responsible for training new staff.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Collect venous and fingerstick blood specimens from all patient types and age groups in accordance with departmental policies and procedures.
• Train and orient new employees, students, and homecare nurses in proper practices and procedures of blood collection for assigned work duties.
• Operate and utilize the laboratory computer system to the fullest extent possible for the job activities and work area assigned
• Monitor levels of and orders supplies to maintain adequate inventory.
• Package and transport specimens to appropriate departments for processing by laboratory personnel.
• Answer telephones, voice pages and beeper calls to respond to work flow change in a timely manner.
• Ensure positive patient identification, 100% of the time.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum

• High school diploma/GED
• Phlebotomy Training

Preferred

• Phlebotomy or medical assistant certificate

Additional Employment Requirements:

• Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate
• Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate
• Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate.

Disclaimer: The job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this job title. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to do this job.

Compliance Requirement: This job adheres to the ethical and legal standards and behavioral expectations as set forth in the code of business conduct and company policies.

As a component of job responsibilities, employees may have access to covered information, cardholder data, or other confidential customer information that must be protected at all times.  In connection with this, all employees must comply with both the Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) as described in the Notice of Privacy Practices and Privacy Policies and Procedures as well as all data security guidelines established within the Company’s Handbook of Privacy Policies and Practices and Information Security Policy. 

Furthermore, it is every employee’s responsibility to comply with the company’s Code of Business Conduct. This includes but is not limited to adherence to applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations as well as company policies and training requirements. 

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