Phlebotomist I

Work Status Details : Full Time | 72.00 Hours Every Two Weeks

Exempt from Overtime : Non-Exempt

Shift Details : 12 hour shifts, rotating weekends, holidays

Department : Laboratory | Reports To : Director-Lab Service

The mission of Faith Regional Health Services is to serve Christ by providing all people with exemplary medical services in an environment of love and care.

Summary :

Draws and collects blood samples from patients, verifies records and prepares specimens for laboratory analysis. Has knowledge of commonly used concepts, practice, and procedures within a particular field. Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job. Works under immediate supervision.

The listing of job duties contained in this job description is not all inclusive. Duties may be added or subtracted at any time due to the needs of the organization.

Responsibilities :

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities :

1. Demonstrates ability to appropriately modify approach and procedures to meet needs of age / diversity of population served for the following age groups :

☒ Neonate (birth - 28 days)

☒ Infant (29 days - less than 1 year)

☒ Pediatric / Child (1 year - 12 years)

☒ Adolescent (12 years - 18 years)

☒ Adult (18 years - 65 years)

☒ Geriatric (over 65 years)

• Incorporates cultural considerations in the provisions of care.
• Knowledge of growth and developmental stages.
• Considers life changes / effects on health beliefs and behaviors.
• Provides necessary safety measures.
• Provides information and involves family / caregiver in decision making.

2. Performs all responsibilities / duties required by the Laboratory as defined in the scope of practice, to assure that the unique nature of the patient is addressed. This includes, but is not limited to the age of the patient served.

3. Performs phlebotomy (venipuncture, finger stick, and heelstick) according to established procedure.

4. Identifies patients and properly labels specimen tubes.

5. Determines priority of STAT draws. Ensures timely transport of all patient specimens to lab for testing.

6. Utilizes computers as appropriate in completing assigned functions.

7. Organizes assigned work, meets deadlines, and accurately completes work load statistics.

8. Helps co-workers when needed and communicates with clients, coordinators, other departments, and laboratory departments when needed to ensure an orderly work flow.

9. Attends all required safety training programs and can describe his or her responsibilities related to general safety, department / service safety, and specific job-related hazards.

10. Readily accepts changes in assignment. Performs work level of equal skill and responsibility as needed. May also perform work of a higher level in preparation for increased responsibility, and may be required to do work of lesser responsibility when the workload of the department so requires.

11. Will act as a receptionist, greet patients, and answer phones in the outpatient lab when required.

12. Is responsible for the daily cleaning of equipment and maintaining neatness throughout the department.

13. Records daily temperatures of all refrigerators in the phlebotomy areas.

14. Report issues to Department Coordinator.

15. Create and maintain an atmosphere of warmth, personal interest and positive emphasis, as well as a calm environment throughout the department and shift.

Essential Organizational Duties and Responsibilities :

1. Promotes organizational mission, vision and values. Demonstrates respect and regard for dignity of all patients, families, visitors, and co-workers to ensure a professional, responsible and courteous environment. Maintains a high level of professional responsibility and performance outlined in Faith Regional Health Services Performance Standards. Promotes effective working relationships and works effectively as part of a department team (inter- and intradepartmental) to facilitate the department's / clinic's ability to meet its goals and objectives.

2. Maintains current knowledge / certification / licensure per organization policy. Pursues professional growth and development.

3. Functions as role model for current and new staff.

4. Completes all required safety training programs and can describe his or her responsibilities related to general safety, department / service safety, and specific job-related hazards.

5. Understands and adheres to Faith Regional Health Services Corporate Compliance Plan, Personal Conduct Policy, Grievance Process, Confidentiality, Safety & Security, Infection Control, HIPAA and other departmental and organizational policies, procedures and guidelines.

6. Must be able to remain awake and alert during working hours. Physical presence at facility is required during scheduled working hours to perform job functions. Work in a timely manner, within the time allotted for the shift per census count.

7. Performs other duties as assigned.

Hours will be dependent on patient census and workload. Ability and willingness to work a flexible schedule, to include after-hours and weekends as necessary.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Hours will be dependent on patient census and workload. Ability and willingness to work a flexible schedule, to include after-hours and weekends as necessary.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Other information : Job Requirements :

The requirements listed below must be representative of the knowledge, skills, minimum education, training, licensure, experience, and / or ability required.

EDUCATION

GED or High School Diploma Required.

Previous Experience Requirements :

EXPERIENCE :

Previous healthcare experience preferred.

Skills / Knowledge Requirements :

SKILLS

Language Skills - Ability to read, write, speak, and understand the English Language required.

Faith Regional Health Services is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.