Lead Phlebotomist / Supervisor

Description

SUMMARY

**Must be willing to work out of any Chambers Health location as needed. Locations are in Anahuac, Dayton & Mont Belvieu.**

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for training new employees for phlebotomist duties including BAT and DOT collection
• Keep up with Laboratory staff BAT and DOT certification.
• Responsible for BAT machine calibration.
• Responsible for BAT machine maintenance.
• Responsible for ordering supplies for BAT and UDS collection supplies for DOT and Non- DOT collection.
• Keep up with all BAT and UDS collection forms and results for the required amount of time.
• Keep up with current DOT regulations to make sure we are updated.
• Check all collection facilities to make sure they are following current DOT guidelines.
• Follow up on all Occupational Health drug screen results.
• Responsible for making sure the companies get their results on time.
• Responsible for annual phlebotomist staff competency.
• Under the direct supervision of A Medical Technologist or MLT, he/she will obtain and prepare specimen for analysis and perform various screening tests as indicated.
• Responsible for the collection of venous and capillary blood samples using various techniques (i.e., syringe, heel stick, venipuncture, fingerstick).
• Receive, process and distribute laboratory specimens, distribute departmental paperwork, and stock supplies as needed.
• Responsible for the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care based on physical, psychological, educational, safety and related criteria for the infant, child, adolescent, adult and geriatric population as it affects phlebotomy.
• Required to maintain a professional and cooperative working relationship with patients, patient’s families, medical staff and other hospital personnel. He/She must at all times verify patient identification at bedside, giving instruction to patients when needed, taking safety precautions during the handling of specimens and blood collections.
• He/ She must wear appropriate personal protective equipment as required.
• He/She will perform tasks as assigned by Laboratory Management within their scope of training such as order entry on LIS (CPSI), filing of results, scanning of results to CPSI and ECW as needed, temperature check and recording.
• Disinfecting work area and phlebotomy trays.
• Inventory check on phlebotomy and collection supplies.
• File all paperwork according to laboratory procedures. Laboratory records are maintained for two years.
• Adhere to all Chambers Health appearance standards and always maintain a professional dress while working.
• Maintains friendly, efficient, positive customer service attitude toward customers, clients and co-workers. Is responsive to customer needs.
• Uses Service Excellence model when interacting with patients, client, and guests.
• Demonstrates commitment to professional growth and competence by adherence to hospital and departmental annual training commitments.
• Participates in self-development by attending mandatory in-services and educational programs appropriate to the goals and needs of the department.
• Adheres to all established systems and training programs to provide a safe environment.  
• Maintains compliance with Chambers Health standards of operation. Always adheres to Chambers Health Business Conduct Policy. Maintains all records and reports to ensure compliance with all local, state and federal regulations and codes.
• Maintains compliance with all requirements of Federal, State and local regulations and guidelines including the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, as amended, and the Americans with Disabilities Act, as amended.

OTHER DUTIES

Performs other related duties as may be assigned by manager.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions:

Must be able to work independently with limited supervision. Demonstrates interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal. Requires strong organizational skills, accuracy and attention to detail.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described in the following tables are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to extreme cold and extreme heat and also loud noise and constant noise of instruments.

Must be able to use & meet the following requirements to fulfill the essential duties and requirements of the position:

• Laboratory Instruments Telephone Computer
• Fax machine Scanner Label Makers
• Breathalyzer  
• Telephone
• Scanner
• Computer
• Label Makers
• Lifting up to 50 pounds with frequent lifting and/or carrying objects weighting up to 25 pounds
• Physical Demands include: Occasional: climbing, kneeling, overhead reaching / Frequent: bending, keying, reaching, walking, lifting, carrying, tasting, smelling, pushing, pulling / Constant: hearing, seeing, speaking, standing

DEFINITIONS:

• Not Required May be a routine part of the job, but the essential functions can be performed without this activity.
• Occasional Activity is needed to perform the essential functions of the job at random intervals.
• Frequent Activity is usual and customary part of the essential functions of the job.
• Constant Activity is continually occurring and required to perform the essential functions of the job.