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Phlebotomist
PhlebotomistAA2IT • Lansdale, PA, United States
Phlebotomist

Phlebotomist

AA2IT • Lansdale, PA, United States
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Start Date : 2 / 5 / 24

Location : 770 Sumneytown Pike Est Point PA

Timing : 8 AM - 5 PM

Qualifications :

8+ years of experience.

  • Adept at venipuncture, phlebotomy, and finger sticks
  • Excellent verbal and written communication and documentation skills
  • Familiarity with electronic medical records (EMR)
  • Interpersonal skills and compassion
  • Analyzing information, critical thinking, and problem solving
  • Knowledge of infection control procedures
  • Attention to detail
  • Procedural and organizational skills
  • Quality focus
  • Basic computer skills

Education, Experience, & Licensing Requirements :

  • Minimum education required - High school diploma
  • Phlebotomist certification
  • Prior experience as a phlebotomist is required - minimum 2 years
  • BLS - CPR / AED certification recommended

    • Work schedule :

  • Full time 40 hours / week, Monday through Friday
  • Hours typically 8am to 4 : 30pm, but may vary based on work flow / business needs

    • Responsibilities :

  • Serves patients by identifying the best method for retrieving blood samples and other specimens, preparing specimens for laboratory testing, and performing screening procedures.
  • Verifies test requisitions by checking testing listed in schedule in EMR and bringing discrepancies to the attention of unit personnel.
  • Verifies patient identification and explains sampling procedures to patients.
  • Obtains blood specimens by performing venipunctures and finger sticks.
  • Maintains specimen integrity by using aseptic technique, following department procedures, and observing isolation procedures.
  • Tracks collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection and maintaining daily tallies of collections performed.
  • Maintains quality results by following department procedures and testing schedule, recording results in EMR, and identifying and reporting needed changes.
  • Maintains safe, secure, and healthy work environment by following standards and procedures and complying with legal regulations.
  • Resolves unusual test orders by contacting the physician, nurse practitioner, RN or paramedic referring unresolved orders back to the originator for further clarification, and notifying supervisor of unresolved orders immediately.
  • Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities, reading professional publications, and participating in professional organizations.
  • Serves and protects Global Employee Health by adhering to professional standards, institutional policies and procedures, federal, state, and local requirements.
  • Reassures patients who are nervous about sampling procedures and applies dressings to wounds created by blood draws.
  • Documents all specimen collection in EMR. Retrieves and reviews the test results on a daily basis, scans results to EMR.
  • Immediately escalates critical results to NP / MD via face to face discussion with clinician on duty.
  • Maintains an organized and clean workspace
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    Phlebotomist • Lansdale, PA, United States