Laboratory Phlebotomist: PRN

Position Summary 
The Laboratory Phlebotomist is responsible for drawing blood from patients for various medical tests.  The primary responsibilities include collecting blood samples, labelling them correctly, and ensuring the samples are properly handled and transported to the laboratory. 

Primary Responsibilities 

1. Follow laboratory procedures, hospital policies, Joint Commission and College of American Pathologist standards  
2. Receiving patients and verifying patient information in a courteous manner. 
3. Releasing or transcribing provider orders for laboratory tests on appropriate account for day of service. 
4. Selecting the appropriate collection containers for laboratory tests ordered. 
5. Obtaining laboratory specimens through proper phlebotomy techniques on all ages of patients (neonates, toddlers, children, adolescents, adults, and seniors) while also requiring excellent communication skills to comfort patients during the procedure. 
6. Ensuring samples are acceptable, properly labeling specimens and accessioning them into the laboratory for testing. 
7. Providing “how to” instructions and containers for collection of samples at home by patients. 
8. Creating Hospital Outpatient Visit (HOV) encounter for specimens sent from outside facilities like clinics, nursing homes, etc. and processing them accordingly. 
9. Professionally answering patient and provider questions about testing or facilitating getting them to someone who can. 
10. Aid in ordering and maintaining inventories of necessary supplies ensuring minimizing waste and unnecessary costs. 
11. Ensuring that all collection materials and other laboratory supplies are used before their expiration date and that expired materials are discarded properly. 
12. Maintains that the work area is safe, clean and orderly at all times. 
13. Maintain good communication and mutual respect to ensure good working relationships with coworkers in all departments of the hospital including within the laboratory. 
14. Maintaining competency within the scope of the job. 
15. Fulfill roles assigned to deliver patient care. 
16. As directed, traveling to offsite facilities (i.e.: Hancock County Senior Services or Carthage Terrace) to draw blood.

Required Qualifications
1. High School diploma or GED.
2. Must be 18 years of age or older.

Preferred Qualifications
1. Phlebotomy certification from an accredited program.
2. Hospital or clinic experience.