Phlebotomist - Outpatient - PRN

Position Objective:

Performs laboratory specimen collection from patients for diagnostic purposes.

Essential Job Duties:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

1. Determines and executes the best method for obtaining biological specimens from patients of all ages as required to include venipuncture, capillary, and heel-stick puncture to ensure quality specimens for testing. Follows the established productivity guidelines with minimal errors.
2. Orders appropriate tests in Laboratory Information System (LIS) as requested by authorized provider by accurately reading and interpreting orders and being familiar with test mnemonics. Resolves unusual or unclear test orders by contacting the ordering provider; including missing orders or missing information; responds to requests for lab results and sends appropriate scheduled reports.
3. Interacts with patients in a professional and compassionate manner, explaining the procedure, addressing their concerns, and ensuring their comfort during blood collection.
4. Prepares aliquots of samples and shipping batches to move samples to various locations within the hospital campus as well as to contracted laboratories following vendor protocols. Registers, draws, and ships all client specimens.
5. Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations that allow for easy staff interchange. Maintains inter- and intradepartmental work flow by fostering a spirit of cooperation (hand offs).
6. Maintains laboratory supplies inventory and conserves laboratory resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results.
7. Performs preventative maintenance and troubleshoots equipment problems to the full extent of ability.
8. Practices proper patient identification verification according to standard work; manages work queues to ensure appropriate and complete patient registration including demographic, insurance information, correct date of service, ordering caregiver and special flags.
9. Actively participate in the laboratory quality plan/program (ex. investigative reports, notification of delays, etc.).
10. Participate in the training of new staff and students by serving as a mentor and technical resource.

Educational/Experience Requirements:

Required Minimum Education: 

• High School Diploma or equivalent;
• Specialized training in phlebotomy.

Required Minimum Experience:

• One year of experience working in an outpatient or acute care facility in an equivalent role, preferred.

Required License/Certifications:  

• Phlebotomy certification with the National Phlebotomy Association or American Society of Clinical Pathology or eligible, preferred;
• Current American Heart Association Health Care Provider Basic Life Support (BLS) CPR certification, preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities: 

• Ability to work cooperatively with all types of personalities both inside and outside the organization;
• Requires travel to various sites.

Working Conditions, Equipment, Physical Demands:

Physical Demands – Medium Duty

The physical demands and work environment that have been described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

There is a reasonable expectation that employees in this position will be exposed to blood-borne pathogens.

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements.

Luminis Health Benefits Overview:
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plan (with employer match for employees who work more than 1000 hours in a calendar year)
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition Assistance Benefits
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Paid Holidays, Disability, and Life/AD&D for full-time employees
• Wellness Programs
• Employee Assistance Programs and more
*Benefit offerings based on employment status