Phlebotomist - (Full-time - $19.99 - $26.23)

Phlebotomist - (Full-time - $19.99 - $26.23)

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS : The incumbent functions as a health care professional working under direct supervision from the Chief Medical Technologist. The work primarily entails performing blood collection procedures in accordance with established standards and practices.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES :

• Specimen collection via venipuncture and finger / heel stick;
• Instructs patients on proper procedure for collection of 24 hour and random urine samples;
• Selects vacutainers needed and draws in correct order;
• Inverts vacutainers with anticoagulants immediately;
• Maintains special handling procedures;
• Documents specimen data;
• Verifies test orders when unclear of request; makes necessary inquiries with the ordering professional;
• Handles STAT specimens expeditiously;
• Labels special notations on specimens;
• Delivers specimens to appropriate lab section;
• Obtains necessary medical information as well as consent to perform phlebotomy;
• Performs general office duties and clerical work including data entry into the hospital laboratory's computer system;
• Obtains physician script ensuring ICD9 or diagnosis or diagnosis code is present;
• Completes patient and insurance data on necessary forms;
• Cleans work area with bleach solution daily;
• Ensures adequate supplies are available;
• Follows all safety regulations including federal regulations governing the handling of specimens;
• Consults with supervisor on activities, needs, problems and unusual cases;
• Performs all duties in accordance with established procedures; follows strict principles of asepsis and antisepsis in performing duties;
• Assists in the orientation and training and volunteers, students, and new employees, when requested;
• Maintains all hospital and departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance, safety, environmental and infection control standards and complies with requirements of accreditation and regulatory agencies;
• Attends in-services and meetings, as required.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS :

Good working knowledge of policies, procedures and information system techniques as they relate to clinical laboratory, hospital and / or ancillary services; working knowledge of the principles of customer service; good interpersonal relationships with all LCGH and RHCF personnel; ability to problem solve and follow written and / or verbal directions; skill in data processing and the use of microcomputers.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS : Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma, AND

A) Completion of a Medical Technician program from an accredited school; or

B) Completion of a phlebotomy program from an accredited school; or

C) Six (6) months experience in performing phlebotomy procedures.

We offer highly competitive salary and benefits package including paid lunches, medical, dental and NYS retirement. Applicants may forward resume to : Human Resources, Lewis County General Hospital, 7785 N. State St., Lowville, NY 13367 or Email : hr@lcgh.net . LCHS is an equal opportunity provider and employer.