Phlebotomist

Description

Job Title: Phlebotomist          

Reports To: Laboratory Manager 

Department: Laboratory 

FLSA Status: Hourly Non-Exempt 

** This is a PRN role. Work locations may alternate between Mont Belvieu, Anahuac, and Dayton based on business need. 

SUMMARY

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• 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.

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.

USE OF EQUIPMENT: Fill in equipment typically used to perform the job, i.e. personal computer, telephone, oven, grill, cash register, copier, hand truck, etc.

• Laboratory Instruments 
• Telephone   
• Computer
• Fax machine 
• Scanner 
• Label Makers
• Breathalyzer   

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.

LIFTING REQUIREMENTS: Place an ‘X’ next to the statement that best describes the usual lifting activity.

• SEDENTARY Lifting to 10 pounds maximum and occasionally lifting and or carrying small items (files, manuals, binders)
• LIGHT Lifting 20 pounds maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying objects up to 10 pounds

X MEDIUM Lifting 50 pounds maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying objects weighing up to 25 pounds

• HEAVY Lifting 100 pounds maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying objects up to 50 pounds
• VERY HEAVY Lifting objects more than 100 pounds with frequent lifting and/or carrying objects weighing 50 pounds or more

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Place an “X” in the column that best describes the physical activities which are required for the position.

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.

BENDING - FREQUENT

KEYING - FREQUENT

HEARING - CONSTANT

REACHING - FREQUENT

SEEING - CONSTANT

SPEAKING - CONSTANT

STANDING - CONSTANT

WALKING - FREQUENT

LIFTING - FREQUENT

CARRYING - FREQUENT

CLIMBING - OCCASIONAL  

KNEELING - OCCASIONAL

TASTING - FREQUENT

SMELLING - FREQUENT

PUSHING - FREQUENT

PULLING - FREQUENT

OVERHEAD REACHING - OCCASIONAL