Phlebotomist Certified or Non-Certified - Hardin Medical Center : Job Details

FLSA Employment Status: Nonexempt/HourlySchedule: TBDJOB SUMMARYDraws and collects blood samples from patients, verifies records and prepares specimens for laboratory analysis.Reporting Structure: Reports to the Director of Laboratory ServicesMINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTSEducationHigh School diploma or GED Equivalent.Work ExperienceSome venipuncture experience required.License/CertificationCertification by a nationally recognized organization required.Basic Life Support (BLS)CORE COMPETENCIESMission, VisionCore Values/Standards of ConductAIDET/Organizational ExpectationsSafetyQualityFlexibilityCustomer ServiceDiversity and InclusionFinanceAbuse and Neglect of Adult PatientAbuse and Neglect of Pediatric PatientAcute Coronary Syndrome/Chest Pain ProtocolsBiohazard WasteCC Hand HygieneJOB SPECIFIC CORE COMPETENCIESSkills, Knowledge, Abilities, Behavior: Laboratory ServicesKnowledge of commonly used blood drawing concepts, practice and proceduresAbility to understand and respond to instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the jobKnowledge of venipuncture standards and protocolsLaboratory Safety StandardsCLIA Laboratory StandardsAcceptable Laboratory Specimen Collection Practices followedESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSVerifies test requisitions as printed on labels before specimen collection; brings discrepancies to the attention of ordering personnel or laboratory technical staff.Verifies patient by matching two unique identifiers with patient armband or verbal information from potential donor.Obtains blood specimens by performing appropriate venipuncture method.Maintains specimen integrity by using aseptic technique, following department procedures and good technique policies.Collects timed specimens according to the printed label time with a 10 minute leeway.Tracks collected specimens by initialing, dating and noting times of collection on the specimens.Maintains quality results by following department procedures and testing schedule.Maintains safe, secure and healthy work environment by following standards and procedures; complying with legal regulations.Resolves unusual test orders by contacting the clinician, nursing station or ordering clinic. Refers unresolved orders back to the originator for further clarification and notifies technical staff or supervisor of unresolved orders.PHYSICAL DEMANDSProlonged periods of standing and walkingMust be able to lift, push and pull up to 40 pounds during a scheduled work shift.Must be able to see with corrective eye wear if neededMust be able to hear clearly with assistance if neededMay be exposed to infectious and contagious diseasesAble to handle emergency and/or crisis situationsMay be required to wear protective equipment as necessaryTransferring, repositioning patients.Reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling and crouching for patient care functionsAbility to perform effectively in a stressful and fast-paced environmentAbility to pass all required health and other screening tests including random and reasonable suspicion drug screensPHYSICAL ABILITIES AND REQUIREMENTSActivityOccasionally (1-33%)Frequently (34% to 66%)Continuously (67% to 100%)SittingXWalkingXStandingXBendingXSquattingXClimbingXKneelingXTwistingXLiftingXCarryingXPushingXI, (Print Name) ________________________________________________________have received a copy of this job description.The following signature indicates that I have read and understand all aspects of the job description, and I assert that I am not aware of any reason that would prevent me from performing all job responsibilities under the conditions described. Further, my signature indicates that, upon accepting employment at HMC, I agree to perform the job duties as listed in this job description and all other duties as required.Employee Signature________________________________________Date_____________