Full Time Shift: Monday-Friday 4:00am-12:30pm
Pay Range: $17.40-$21.50 Based on experience
Mileage Reimbursement.

POSITION SUMMARY

Under general supervision, collects blood samples from patients for laboratory tests and

transports samples to lab or drop-off site.

 Essential Position Duties

¨      Follows established phlebotomy procedures for obtaining blood samples from patients.

¨      Properly identifies patients prior to servicing.

¨      Ensures that specimens are properly identified, in proper tube and accompanied by a completed requisition prior to       sending to main lab.

¨      Plans, organizes and coordinates schedule with attention to priority of patient.

¨      Completes written logs, time sheets, and other required records in a neat and accurate manner.

¨      Maintains all equipment in good working order and reports problems immediately to supervisor.

¨      When on call, answers pages within established guidelines and is ready and available to work.

¨      Notifies dispatch of availability for further assignments.

¨      Performs all duties in compliance with established safety and OSHA guidelines.  

¨      Notifies supervisor of any post exposures or accidents within established guidelines.

¨      Communicates with patients with compassion, respect, dignity and privacy at all times.

¨      Identifies and pursues self improvement needs.

¨      Performs other duties, including cleaning of company vehicles, as assigned

 Compliance Responsibilities

¨      Complies with applicable legal requirements, standards, and procedures including, but not limited to, those within the  Compliance Process, Code of Conduct, HIPAA and Corporate Integrity Agreement (CIA).

¨      Participates in required orientation, Compliance and HIPAA training programs.

¨      Cooperates with monitoring and audit functions and investigations.

¨      Participates, as requested, in process improvement responsibilities.

 POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

 Core Competencies/Skill Sets

¨      Knowledge of medical laboratory operations.

¨      Proficient in phlebotomy procedures, techniques, including venipuncture, tourniquet application/removal, and               decontamination of the puncture site.

¨      Ability to obtain blood specimens from patients under a variety of patient conditions.

¨      Ability to accurately record information concerning specimens.

¨      Proficient in written/verbal skills in the English language.

¨      Ability to understand and follow written and oral physician orders.

¨      Ability to maintain effective working relationships with clients, patients, and the general public.

¨      Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks.

¨      Ability to take directions and conduct self in a professional manner.

 Professional Experience/Educational Requirements

¨      High School diploma.

¨      Completion of an accredited phlebotomy training program, or adequate phlebotomy experience.

¨      Six months minimum experience in phlebotomy with emphasis in acute hospital, dialysis, pediatrics, or geriatrics.

¨      Demonstrates clean driving record within existing company policy.

¨      Demonstrates current proof of auto insurance coverage.

 Certification/Licensure

¨      Valid driver’s license.

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