Phlebotomist - RMC

Work Shift:

Capital Health is the region's leader in providing progressive, quality patient care with significant investments in our exceptional physicians, nurses and staff, as well as advance technology. Capital Health is a five-time Magnet-Recognized health system for nursing excellence and is comprised of 2 hospitals. Capital Health Medical Group is made up of more than 250 physicians and other providers who offer primary and specialty care, as well as hospital-based services, to patients throughout the region.

Position Overview:

• Utilizes technical skills and abilities to perform accurate venipuncture and capillary blood collection, as well as accurately handle and process specimens.
• Adheres to and follow all laboratory procedures and practices for venipuncture, specimen collection and handling. Properly identifies patient, labels and records all test tubes accurately.
• Corrects identification and utilization of proper tubes, containers, transport media, and proper storage requirements for specimens and collection tubes.
• Understands collection requirements for special or referral testing, prepares specimens, ensures integrity and correctness of samples, and arranges for dispatch of specimens.
• Corrects identification and correct priority for collection process.
• Performs thoroughly all clerical duties as needed, including but not limited to patient reception, report mailing.
• Performs supply inventory with emphasis on expiration dates and advises the supervisor of supply/equipment needs.
• Performs appropriate computer system application techniques to input and retrieve patient information, query test results, print reports, input orders.
• Assists in phlebotomy training of other employees and students as needed.
• Responds to STAT orders immediately.
• Observes emotional and physical state of patient for any adverse reactions to phlebotomy.
• Practices proper infection control techniques and appropriate. Keeps test tray and working area in a sanitary condition.
• Performs other duties as required.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent. Phlebotomy Technician Certification (CPT) required.
• Experience: One year of related experience preferred.
• Knowledge and Skills: Strong interpersonal, customer service, and communication skills.
• Special Training: Training in Phlebotomy including practical as well as classroom training. Basic computer skills
• Mental, Behavioral and Emotional Abilities: Ability to perform venipuncture, capillary blood collection and some specimen processing functions.
• Usual Work Day: 8 Hours  

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Occasional physical demands include: Climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders) , Squat/kneel/crawl , Wrist position deviation , Pinching/fine motor activities , Keyboard use/repetitive motion , Taste or Smell , Talk or Hear
• Continuous physical demands include: Sitting , Standing , Walking , Carry objects , Push/Pull , Twisting , Bending , Reaching forward , Reaching overhead
• Lifting Floor to Waist 50 lbs. Lifting Waist Level and Above 50 lbs.
• Sensory Requirements include: Accurate Near Vision, Accurate Far Vision, Accurate Color Discrimination, Accurate Depth Perception, Accurate Hearing
• Anticipated Occupational Exposure Risks Include the following: Bloodborne Pathogens , Chemical , Airborne Communicable Disease

Offers are contingent upon successful completion of our onboarding process and pre-employment physical.  Capital Health will require all applicants to have an annual flu vaccine prior to start date, with the exception of individuals with medical and religious exemptions.

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