Phlebotomist

Know How

Job Knowledge:                                                                                                                                                                                                                   

To fulfill the requirements of Clinical Laboratory Phlebotomist position it is encouraged that the incumbent have a nationally recognized certification agency or have previous verifiable experience in a phlebotomy position.  The incumbent must demonstrate proficiency in the collection of neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients.

To fulfill the requirements of this position, the incumbent must possess the skills necessary to navigate various web sites including but not limited to multiple reference laboratories, blood suppliers, proficiency testing providers, multiple laboratory reagent suppliers, the OCH portal, the OCH document repository, and the hospital=s electronic medical records system. The incumbent must possess the skills necessary to work within the clinical application of the hospital=s electronic medical records system in order to accurately document laboratory results.

The incumbent must possess the skills necessary maintain all required user identities and passwords for the above.

The incumbent must have a High School Diploma, or GED.

 

Leadership:   The incumbent is responsible for obtaining the correct specimen in an accurate manner and in a manner that is as comfortable as possible to the patient.  The incumbent must be able to perform clerical duties as required

 Human Relations Skills:

The incumbent interacts daily with patients, hospital personnel, and medical staff.  He /She must possess good communication skills.

Problem Solving

The incumbent must be able to determine specimen acceptability for any given collection.

The incumbent must be able to determine what course of action to take when unable to collect a patient.

 Accountability

 Freedom to act:

The incumbent takes necessary actions to ensure patients are collected in an accurate and timely manner.

Physical Requirements

The incumbent must be able to stand for extended periods of time.  He /she must be able to lift 20 - 30 lbs. occasionally.

 Confidentiality, Privacy and Security

Oktibbeha County Hospital will train the incumbent on all aspects of the Healthcare Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPPA).  HIPPA training and Certification are requirements of this position. The incumbent will adhere to all security and patient confidentiality rules and regulations mandated by the Federal Government and the State of Mississippi.  Upon commencement of employment, the employee must sign a patient Confidentiality and Security Agreement and abide by the Oktibbeha County Hospital Security and Confidentiality, Privacy and Security Policies and Procedures. Failure to adhere to HIPPA Standards, Oktibbeha County Hospital Security and Confidentiality policies, and those set forth by the United States Federal Government, and the State of Mississippi will result in disciplinary action up to and including termination.