Phlebotomist / Patient Administrator

Job Type

Full-time

Description

Department : LAB

Title : Phlebotomist / Patient Administrator (Laboratory Representative)

Supervisor : Program Director

Classification : Non-Exempt

Purpose : The Laboratory Representative will assist in specimen collection. The employee will be responsible for all issues related to laboratory specimen collection and procedures. The Laboratory Representative will be responsible for lab operations and managing supplies / materials. The Laboratory Representative will work closely with the Laboratory Manager and Technologist to ensure accreditation and compliance requirements for all lab operations.

Duties : The Laboratory Representative will conduct specimen collection and observance. The Laboratory Representative will conduct all duties assigned to them by the Lab Manager.

Physical and Work Conditions :

• Work is sedentary and ambulant with occasional physical exertion (lifting 30 or more pounds, walking, standing, etc.) ability to support patient weight in case of emergency or disability requiring assistance.
• Must be able to see, stoop, sit, stand, bend, reach, and be mobile (whether natural or with accommodation). Quality of hearing (whether honest or with capacity) must be acceptable.
• Must be able to communicate both verbally and in writing. Must be able to relate to and work with mentally and physically ill, disabled, emotionally upset, and hostile patients as needed. Must be emotionally stable and exhibit the ability to display coping skills to deal with multiple situations.
• Risk of exposure to infections, bloodborne pathogens, and other potentially infectious materials or contagious diseases.
• The Employee should understand, support, and comply with the established workplace violence, ADA, EEOC, and Corporate Compliance program and commit to worker safety, health, and patient safety.

Supervisor / Competency evaluations : Supervision and competency evaluations are provided through direct observation, staff meetings, management meetings, individual meetings, Employee Improvement Process, reporting, interactions, strategic planning, outcomes, and annual performance review.

Work Environment : In-office position, with occasional travel

Competencies :

Requirements

Mission, Vision, and Values : The employee must always overtly support the Company's Mission and Vision. The Laboratory representative must exemplify the Company's Values of Respect, Excellence, Visibility, Integrity, Dedication, and Accountability.

Education and / or Experience Requirements :

Continuing Education : Employees are expected to participate in appropriate continuing education. In addition, the employee is expected to accept personal responsibility for other educational activities to enhance job-related skills and abilities. The employee must attend mandatory educational programs and maintain current professional certifications as delineated above in their state, in good standing.

While this job description is intended to accurately reflect the job's requirements, the Company reserves the right to add or remove duties from jobs when circumstances (e.g. emergencies, changes in workload, rush jobs or technological developments) dictate. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. Additional duties and responsibilities may be required of the job holder based upon business needs.