Phlebotomist (Per Diem)

Employment Type:

Part time

Shift:

Rotating Shift

Description:

Responsible for the collection of blood on inpatients. Timely collections for morning rounds to assist with greater turnaround times for physician assessment of patients for treatment and/or discharge. Position requires an experienced, highly-skilled phlebotomist who can work with a minimum of supervision. Needs to be caring and always patient focused. Must be punctual and reliable for their scheduled shifts.

Schedule:

Per Diem - needed for dayshift morning rounds especially weekends as needed for census.

• Properly identifies out patients by verbal confirmation and positive identification system.

• Properly identifies the inpatients using the hospital identification wristband and scanner

• Properly identifies and labels patients specimens for Blood Bank testing using the positive patient identification system.

• Properly identifies patients and adequately performs venipunctures and/or skin punctures.

• Uses appropriate aseptic technique to draw blood cultures

• Clearly and accurately labels all specimens immediately after venipuncture and completes necessary documentation

• Evaluates specimen adequacy

• Receives specimens in the computer and delivers them to the appropriate department

• Monitors inventory levels and follows appropriate protocol for re-ordering supplies

• Deletes or cancels orders as necessary with full documentation of reason and colleague they spoke with. Collates requests, answers the telephone, delivers specimens to appropriate department and operates the pneumatic tube

• Always demonstrates proper telephone etiquette

• Consistently assumes responsibility for calls, correctly answers questions, directs inquiries and takes messages

• Adapts work schedule to meet emergency staffing needs Is responsive, courteous, respectful and cooperative in completing tasks

• Collects TIMED and STAT tests within designated time period

• Maintains supplies, carts, workstations in a neat, clean and orderly manner

• Performs other related duties as required

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma/Equivalent required

• Phlebotomy Certification preferred

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