Phlebotomist PT C

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Schedule/Status:

VARIOUS ; Part-time

Standard Hours/Week:

24

General Description:
Under the direct supervision of the Phlebotomy Supervisor, the Parrish Healthcare Center at Port St John Coordinator and the Manager of the Parish Heart and Health Village, collects adequate and correct blood specimens by venipuncture and micro collection techniques to obtain maximum quality samples on both inpatients and outpatients. Properly identifies the patient and verifies appropriate preparation and obtains necessary information, uses laboratory computer terminals to enter and retrieve laboratory data.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provides all aspects of Phlebotomy care based on established standards. Demonstrates competency in all procedures within the scope of practice as appropriate to the ages of the patients served; the ability to obtain and interpret information in terms of the patient's needs; knowledge of growth development; and an understanding of the range of treatment needed by these patients. The employee will demonstrate competence by collecting adequate and correct specimens with venipuncture and micro collection techniques for the care and treatment of all age groups.
• Confirms the identification of the patient. Correctly interprets the physician order and diagnosis. Confirms with each outpatient the ordering physician name and tests requested. Documents standing orders, determines and explains to the patient when the order will expire. When taking a verbal order for a test, uses proper phone etiquette and gives instruction to follow up with a written order.
• Completes blood specimen processing; assures accurate patient identification for specimen integrity and safe transportation to the main lab.
• Utilizes the computer system to edit Laboratory requests/requisitions and to add or delete tests. Demonstrates understanding of the collection batch routines for phlebotomy, uses the preview edit screen and Outstanding Specimen Report to ensure collection of all samples.
• Educates the patient before performing the procedure and ensures the patient questions are answered. Uses both verbal and written instructions for procedure aftercare.
• Work requires occasional physical exertion and/or muscular strain. Work involves several disagreeable elements and/or exposure to job hazards where there is some possibility of injury.

Requirements:

Formal Education:

• Vocational or other technical school, certification, training or apprenticeship required beyond high school.

Work Experience: 

• 0 to 1 year

Required Licenses, Certifications, Registrations:

• BCLS
• Phlebotomy Certification