Phlebotomist III - Lebanon OP, Part Time

Overview

Collects quality blood samples from patients of all ages. Performs a variety of clerical duties, as well as a wide range of customer service-related functions. Acts as a preceptor to trainees and new team members.

Responsibilities

Independently obtains blood specimens from patients. Identifies patients and labels specimens following departmental procedure.

Maintains knowledge of complex specimen requirements, and follows the correct order of draw based on tube type and special handling of tests. Utilizes proper resources for obtaining specimen requirement information.

Performs various assigned functions related to demographic data, test requisitioning, keyboarding, data entry, updating, uploading, making encounters and printing of files labels and reports.

Retrieves and provides data.

Responds to radio and text pages and collects samples from patients as designated.

Maintains and tracks patient wait times.

Utilizes the pneumatic tube system (PTS) or hand carries specimens to the Laboratory.

Completes and processes a variety of forms, as dictated by the department. Obtains pre-authorizations and patient signatures.

Prepares specimens for in-lab testing or off-site shipment. Processes specimens that require special handling according to established procedures or protocols.

Resolves problems as they arise, keeping leadership apprised of the situation.

Serves as preceptor for orienting and training new trainees and team members.

Supervises trainees, as needed, during hand-on practicum. Supports the training program by instructing trainees, administering and grading quizzes.

Ensures blood drawing stations are clean and well stocked.

Performs other duties as required or assigned.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or the equivalent required.
• Certified phlebotomist and trained preceptor, with greater than 18 months phlebotomy experience.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills required.
• Proven work experience with the public.
• Strong computer ability desired.
• Applicant must be honest, dependable, able to multi-task, and be detail oriented.

Required Licensure/Certifications

• BLS certification required within 30 days of hire.
• Certification as Phlebotomy Technician – PBT required within 6 months of hire date. Issuing source American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) preferred.