Lab Phlebotomist (Levels 1-3)Inpatient - Fri-Tue 0000-0830

Position Title:

Lab Phlebotomist (Levels 1-3)Inpatient - Fri-Tue 0000-0830

Department:

Pathology Lab

Job Description:

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**Phlebotomist positions are available in levels 1-3 based on education and experience**

General Description:

Under general supervision, performs advanced and complex phlebotomy procedures.

Essential Responsibilities:

Responsibilities listed in this section are core to the position.  Inability to perform these responsibilities with or without an accommodation may result in disqualification from the position. 

• Performs routine phlebotomy procedures, drawing blood samples and handling other samples, for laboratory analysis as ordered by the attending physicians.  
• Ensures properly identified and labeled specimens in accordance with authorized technical procedures and laboratory policies.  
• Performs other job duties as applicable such as administering glucose tolerance test, and sweat chlorides 
• Registers patients, orders tests, and verifies completeness of orders and billing information.  
• Enters patient demographic data, insurance and billing information, and the specific laboratory tests ordered by the medical staff into the laboratory computer database.  
• Prepares specimens for transport to lab including but not limited to pouring off urines and centrifugation of blood samples as appropriate. Ensures prompt delivery of the samples to the laboratory for analysis 
• Maintains accurate records, documents and files as required. 
• Complies with all hospital and laboratory safety policies and procedures including the appropriate us of PPE.  
• Completes annual competency assessment.  
• Assumes responsibility of own professional development.  
• Performs other duties as assigned

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES FOR LEVEL 2:

• Participates in laboratory quality activities by providing data analytics as needed.  
• Maintains inventory and logs of deployed devices, stocks mission critical backup devices, documents maintenance as performed and identifies devices reaching EOL.  

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES FOR LEVEL 3:

• Ensures prompt delivery of the samples to the laboratory for analysis.  
• Responsible for ordering and maintaining inventory to ensure adequate supplies are available.  
• Participates in performance improvement activities and supports the hospital in meeting regulatory and accreditation standards.   
• Participates in laboratory quality activities including quality monitoring and auditing, occurrence/deviation documentation and performance improvement.  
• Monitors maintenance and temperature logs for completion and proper documentation assists with follow up activities for missing documentation.  
• Acts as preceptor for new staff.  
• Assist Supervisor and Quality Coordinator with new employee training plans, prepare training checklists, and training of students during clinical rotations.  
• Assists Manager and Supervisor to find coverage for vacant shifts and call in's.  
• Participates in laboratory Quality activities by providing data analytics as needed.  
• Provides LIS training to frontline staff and leaders as appropriate.

Minimum Qualifications (Level 1):

Education: High school diploma or GED required.  Completion of a Phlebotomy training course, medical training course or on the job training required.

Experience: 0-3 years of experience required.

License(s)/Certification(s)/Registration(s) Required:  Current Basic Life Support (American Heart Association) certification required upon hire. 

Minimum Qualifications (Level 2):

Education: High school diploma or GED required.  Completion of a Phlebotomy training course, medical training course or on the job training required.

Experience: 3-5 years of experience required.

License(s)/Certification(s)/Registration(s) Required: Current Basic Life Support (American Heart Association) certification required upon hire. ASCP or other phlebotomy certification required.

Minimum Qualifications (Level 3):

Education: High school diploma or GED