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Phlebotomist – Women & Children's Hospital Job SummaryResponsible for the accurate, timely performance of venipuncture and/or capillary specimen collection to obtain quality laboratory results. Screen and enter patient data into the Laboratory computer system and central computer systems.Responsibilities Perform venipuncture and capillary blood collections according to procedure and policy.Perform blood culture collections and other collections according to procedure and policy.Responsible for the collection, labeling, processing, and distribution of specimens to appropriate sections of the laboratory.Responsible for accessing various laboratory computer programs, including specimen tracking.Process, deliver and/or prepare laboratory specimens for analysis or transport.Provide instruction to outpatients on proper collection techniques, i.e. 24-hour urine collections.Enter patient information into computer, utilizing lab computer test codes and patient location codes.Generate specimen collection lists for the entire laboratory which requires familiarity with all laboratory tests, computer functions, duplicate orders, and ordering patterns for the nursing units.Read and carry out physician's orders.Communicate with the nursing units and physicians to ensure that proper laboratory tests are ordered.Take corrective action for improperly ordered laboratory tests.Recognize and correct problems according to prescribed phlebotomy protocols.Participate in quality assurance studies and PI/QM meetings.Document any customer, visitor, and patient concern appropriately.Communicate reports to appropriate personnel via phone or fax.Document and take corrective action for improperly labeled and/or submitted specimens.Access information from HIS maintaining patient confidentiality.Maintain a clean and safe work area.Perform point of care testing appropriate to department under the direct supervision of a Certified Phlebotomist or Medical Lab Scientist as deemed appropriate by Lab Area Operations Manager.Ensure cleanliness of working materials and equipment.Answer the phone for the department.Route calls to the appropriate person and department.Record messages as necessary.Handle requests as necessary.Picks up and delivers mail as appropriate.Operate the pneumatic tube system properly.Perform basic printer operations and maintenance as indicated.Participate in Massive Operative Bleed protocol for the O.R.Participate in Trauma Priority I and Trauma Priority II notifications.Participate in CODE 1-2-3 collecting and delivering specimens as indicated.Perform proper collection techniques for sweat chloride testing as appropriate per department.Takes a limited role as a preceptor for new hires and students as directed by Certified Phlebotomist or Lab Area Operations Manager.Participate in retaining and obtaining knowledge and skills by acquiring ten (10) continuing education contact hours annually.Read and interpret physicians orders for lab testing on outpatients; troubleshoot for errors and effectively communicate with registration clerks to effect corrections as needed.Maintain adequate phlebotomy supplies inventory in department and nursing units as directed.Obtain appropriate documentation and release specimens to the Medical Examiner's office, eye bank and C.O.R.E.Obtain appropriate documentation and release bodies to funeral home or Medical Examiner's office as appropriate per department.Perform basic lab procedures including but not limited to determining urine volumes, simple reagent preparation, and pH determinations under direction of a Certified Phlebotomist.Maintain Laboratory Phlebotomy Competency Validation.Collect throat swabs and nasopharyngeal swabs for culture as indicated as appropriate per department.Have been evaluated against CLIA-88 requirements and is qualified to perform all duties and responsibilities for this position.Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Patient Group Knowledge (Only applies to positions with direct patient contact)The employee must possess/obtain (by the end of the orientation period) and demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide developmentally appropriate assessment, treatment or care as defined by the department's identified patient ages. Specifically, the employee must be able to demonstrate competency in:Ability to obtain and interpret information in terms of patient needs;Knowledge of growth and development;Understanding of the range of treatment needed by the patients.Competency Statement Must demonstrate competency through an initial orientation and ongoing competency validation to independently perform tasks and additional duties as specified in the job description and the unit/department specific competency checklist.Common Duties and Responsibilities Maintain and document all applicable required education.Demonstrate positive customer service and co-worker relations.Comply with the company's attendance policy.Participate in the continuous, quality improvement activities of the department and institution.Perform work in a cost-effective manner.Perform work in accordance with all departmental pay practices and scheduling policies, including but not limited to overtime, various shift work, and on-call situations.Perform work in alignment with the overall mission and strategic plan of the organization.Follow organizational and departmental policies and procedures, as applicable.Perform related duties as assigned.Education High School Diploma or GED (Required)Formalized Training in Phlebotomy (Required): 80 clinical hours with a minimum performance of 100 successful unaided blood collections; 40 clock hours of didactic training including anatomy and physiology of the circulatory system; specimen collection, processing, and handling; and laboratory operations. Substitution: Completion of one year full time acceptable experience as a phlebotomy tech in a CLIA laboratory may substitute for formalized training in phlebotomy.Work Schedule: EveningsLocation: Women & Children's HospitalLocation of Job: US:WV:Charleston#J-18808-Ljbffr