PHLEBOTOMIST

Job Summary:

Performs venipunctures and skin punctures competently and expediently.  Has thorough knowledge of test requirements, assists in Clinical Laboratory as needed.

Education, Credentials & Experience Requirements:

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• 2 years phlebotomy experience preferred, but not required.
• Medical assistant or Phlebotomy certification required within 30 days of hire date.

General Requirements:

• Performs all job responsibilities in alignment with the mission and vision of the organization.
• Performs other duties as required and completes all job functions as per departmental policies and procedures.
• Maintains current knowledge in present areas of responsibility (i.e., self-education, attends ongoing educational programs).
• Attends staff meetings and completes mandatory in-services and requirements and competency evaluations on time.
• Wears protective clothing and equipment as appropriate.

General Skills:

• Ability to communicate in English, both verbally and in writing.
• Additional languages preferred.
• Strong written and verbal skills.
• Basic Computer Skills

Working Conditions:

• General environment: Works in a well-lighted, air-conditioned area, with moderate noise levels.
• May be exposed to high noise levels and bright lights.
• May be exposed to limited hazardous substances or body fluids, or infectious organisms.
• May be required to change from one task to another or different nature without loss of efficiency or composure.
• Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur.
• May be scheduled as needed including overtime.

Physical Requirments & Demands:

• Have near normal hearing: Hear alarms/telephone/normal speaking voice.
• Have near normal vision: Clarity of vision (both near and far), ability to distinguish colors.
• Have good manual dexterity.
• Have good eye-hand foot coordination.
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks/motion.
• Continuously within shift (67-100%): Standing, Walking.
• Frequently within shift (34-66%): Bending/Stooping, Pushing/Pulling, Lift/carry up to 20lbs, Lift/carry > 20 lbs. with assistance.
• Occasionally within shift (1-33%): Sitting, Climbing, Twist at waist, Lift/Carry > 50 lbs. with assistance, Reaching above shoulder.

Mission Statement:

QUALITY HEALTHCARE: In our continuing effort to enhance the quality of life for the communities we serve, the Hospital Authority of Miller County is committed to the delivery of superior, safe, cost-effective healthcare through the provisions of education prevention, diagnosis and treatment.

Job Specific Competencies:

• Displays courteous, professional manner towards patients, co-workers, nursing and medical staff.
• Performs all aspects of patient contact in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors.
• Follows policies and procedures for the Clinical Laboratory and the hospital.
• Completes duties in a time-efficient manner, knows how to prioritize STAT orders, ASAP orders, scheduled orders and outpatients.
• Demonstrates the value of team concept on a consistent basis.
• Seeks guidance and direction as necessary.
• Requires minimal supervision in performance of job duties.
• Maintain BAC certification.
• Performs random, accident, and new hire drug screens.
• Maintains proficiency in outpatient phlebotomy, and assists as needed.  

Clerical Duties:

• Answers the phone.
• Follow up on phone calls and direct them to the correct department, when appropriate.
• Prints future orders from Matrix and enters them into Cerner.
• Obtains registration for orders taken from Matrix
• Enters stat orders from Matrix to Cerner.
• Prints Matrix pending at set intervals depending on the shift
• Ensures all labs are completed based of the pending list (Cerner and Matrix).
• Enters orders for any specimen received.
• Appropriately handles all ABN’s generated from the nursing home.
• Faxing results for STAT orders.
• Any other clerical work as needed by the department.

Plebotomy Duties:

• Consistently draws blood competently and expediently with as little patient discomfort as possible.
• Identifies the patient – comparing patient information on the requisition to the patient’s identification band before venipunctures is performed and also by using second identifier.
• Disposes all sharps in a rigid sharps’ container.
• Cleans and supplies venipuncture trays.

Specimen Processing:

• Correctly label all specimens.
• Logs specimens into the computer accurately.
• Is knowledgeable about which tube to use and the volume of blood needed- knows test requirements.
• Follows Universal Precautions at all times.

Professional Requirements:

• Follows Code of Conduct policy.
• Adheres to dress code; appearance is neat and clean.
• Completes annual educational requirements.
• Maintains regulatory requirements.
• Maintains patient confidentiality at all times.
• Reports to work on time and as scheduled; completes work within designated time.
• Wears identification when on duty; uses computerized time clock system correctly.
• Completes in-services and returns in a timely fashion.
• Attends annual review and/or skills fair and department in-services, as scheduled.
• Attempts to end conversations and other interactions in a positive manner; leaves others with a good impression of the Hospital Authority of Miller County and its employees.
• Complies with all organizational policies regarding ethical business practices.
• Communicates the mission, ethics and goals of the facility, as well as the focus statement of the department.

Guest Relations Standards:

(All guest relation violations are subject to disciplinary action up to and including termination):

• Always treat others in a friendly, helpful manner.
• Refers co-workers to proper sources when unable to provide an answer.
• Interacts with others in a professional and friendly manner.
• Takes interest in others and always gives full cooperation to fellow workers.
• Always maintains an open line of communication with other departments.
• Thoroughly familiar with the hospital and the services it offers.

Other:

• Responsibility to Report: It is the responsibility of every employee of HAMC to comply with federal, state and local laws and regulations, as well as, HAMC Policies and Procedures. Every employee is held accountable to participate in, comply with and report concerns to his or her supervisor or the Compliance Officer if illegal or unethical behavior is suspected.
• As an employee of HAMC, you have been granted user access to applicable ePHI systems based on your position. This user or role-based access is intended to give you the minimum necessary access to perform your job function(s) only and should be used only as applicable.

Other Duities:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Education, Credentials & Experience Requirements:

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• 2 years phlebotomy experience preferred, but not required.
• Medical assistant or Phlebotomy certification required within 30 days of hire date.