Number of Job Openings Available:

1

Date Posted:

August 19, 2024

Department:

31006314 ANW Lab - Phlebotomy

Shift:

Permanent Nights (United States of America)

Shift Length:

8 hour shift

Hours Per Week:

24

Union Contract:

SEIU-4-LAB Service Workers

Weekend Rotation:

Every Other

Job Summary:

Performs laboratory functions such as waived testing, assisting with standard operating procedure and work flow development, and serving as a primary trainer providing daily oversight of new staff/students in work area. Serves as a preceptor or lead in one or more of the following work areas: laboratory reception/registration, specimen collection (i.e. venipuncture, capillary, cultures, and chain of custody); specimen processing, waived testing and supply ordering.

Key Position Details:

• 0.6 FTE (48 hours per two week pay period)
• 8-hour, Permanent Nights (10 pm -6:30 am)
• Every other weekend rotation

Job Description:

Principle Responsibilities

• Performs routine laboratory procedures within established guidelines.
  • Verifies patient identification.
  • Identifies and uses appropriate collection method to obtain samples for testing (Venipuncture or capillary puncture).
  • Collects sample, evaluates specimens acceptability, and labels specimen.
• Accurate and timely processing of specimens.
  • Performs specimen processing with strict adherence to CAP, OSHA, COLA, and CLIA requirements.
  • Trouble-shoots minor equipment issues.
  • Stocks, rotates, and requests phlebotomy supplies on a regular basis to ensure proper availability.
• Performs customer service in lab reception.
  • Greets patients, performs check-in process, and responds to questions and patient needs.
  • Evaluates patient orders for completeness and follows up as needed.
  • Schedules, orders, and releases patients in electronic medical record.
  • Serves as a resource for complex patient orders.
• Maintains safety, education, and competency requirements.
  • Assists in developing and validating standard operating procedures.
  • Participates in the training of employees and students.
  • Performs various clerical duties.
  • Participates in departmental or system-wide meetings, projects or committees as assigned.
  • May create staff desk assignment schedule, as directed.
  • Performs proficiency testing as assigned.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

• High School or GED required
• 5 to 7 years experience in phlebotomy preferred
• Phlebotomy Certification upon hire preferred

Physical Demands
Light Work:
Lifting weight Up to 20 lbs. occasionally, Up to 10 lbs. frequently