CLERK / PHLEBOTOMIST

CLERK / PHLEBOTOMIST

Under the direction of the Lab Central Supervisor / Coordinator, the Clerk / Phlebotomist functions as a phlebotomist following procedures and policies for collection, handling and transport of biological specimens. Participates in the reception and clerical aspects of both inpatient and outpatient testing. Phlebotomy function is a 24 / 7 operation within the hospital location. Staff is required to work rotating weekends and holidays and may be required to work varied and / or additional hours / shifts based on departmental needs. May be required to travel to offsite locations and perform specimen collections.

RESPONSIBILITIES :

Clinical Skills and Application

• Performs venipuncture and other specimen collection procedures according to established protocol. Monitors workflow volumes independently and adjusts duties according to department and patient needs.
• Independently performs venipuncture in other hospital departments (e.g. ED). Travels off-site and performs venipuncture collection at off-site locations as needed.
• Functions as a highly-skilled phlebotomist and serves as a resource for patients with difficult veins.
• Promptly reports to all codes as required and assists in expediting specimen receipt to laboratory.
• Assesses quality and appropriateness (QNS, clotted, labeling, proper collection / container, etc. of specimens and follows through accordingly (redraw, notification of nursing unit, etc.) and completes necessary quality documentation.
• Adheres to established benchmark when collecting stat, timed, round and routine specimens (follows established benchmark of 6 minutes per patient).
• Follows protocol for the handling and transport of biological / infectious specimens.
• Prints, monitors and signs off on LIS reports to ensure that all specimens are collected within appropriate timeframes.
• Works additional hours and / or shifts in event of unplanned absences or unplanned work capacity.

Outpatient Reception and Inpatient and Outpatient Specimen Accessioning

Registration and Insurance Verification

Clerical and Support tasks

Lab Competencies, Continuing Education, Training and other duties

Other Responsibilities

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