VillageMD
PhlebotomistOutpatientLab
“Phlebotomist - Outpatient Lab at VillageMD. Skills: Phlebotomy, Specimen Processing, Patient Interaction. Uses appropriate aseptic technique to draw blood cultures.. Processes Stat specimens according to Summit Health SOP.”
Industry & Context.
ability to critically think
Endurance (e.g. continuous typing, prolonged standingending, walking), Sharps, Latex, Combative Patients / Visitors, Exposure to infectious hazards, blood, body fluids, non-intact skin or tissue specimens., Contact with patients or patient specimens is possible., Unplanned or unexpected exposure., Travel to satellite locations as needed.
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Minimum of 2 years of phlebotomy experience required, Has the ability to perform all testing required at our satellite locations, Knowledge of medical terminology, Knowledge of HIPAA guidelines, Knowledge of laboratory requirements, Skills in phlebotomy techniques with adult, pediatric, and geriatric patients, Computer/data entry skills, Phone etiquette
Nice to Have
drug screen collection preferred, Phlebotomy Technician Certification through the National Health Career Association (NHA) may be required for specific locations based on operational needs, CLA Certificate preferred
What You'll Do.
Uses appropriate aseptic technique to draw blood cultures.
Processes Stat specimens according to Summit Health SOP.
Prepares collection containers with appropriate preservatives for patients and gives instructions for proper collection of specimens at home (Urine & Stool).
Properly measures and records a volume for a 24-hr collection.
Properly collects a COC Urine Drug Screen.
Properly administers and collects a H. pylori Breath test.
Properly handles orders on minors.
Uses the correct procedure for completing paperwork and labeling of specimen for OVH Blood Bank specimens.
Processes satellite specimens and delivers them to the appropriate department.
Monitors inventory levels and follows appropriate protocol for replenishing supplies in phlebotomy room and storage area.
Deletes/cancels orders as necessary with full documentation of reason.
Ensures proper patient charge deletion according to departmental policy.
Recalls patients for follow-up procedures or error correction as required.
Documents callbacks in the lab logbook.
Utilizes LIS for all applicable functions to perform job duties
including downtime procedures.
Adapts work schedule to meet emergency staffing needs.
Demonstrates competency in all areas of adult phlebotomy
Demonstrates competency in all areas of pediatric phlebotomy
Demonstrates competency in all areas of infant phlebotomy
Demonstrates competency in performing skin punctures
Demonstrates competency in performing bleeding times including entering the result in the LIS and the logbook.
Properly check-in a patient in a satellite lab
including arriving the patient on the day-list.
Properly process lab and office collected specimens for transport to the main lab by courier.
Contact a courier for a Stat pickup in a satellite office.
and enter a result for a Rapid Strep and or Hemoccult test in the LIS.
Notifies physician of critical (positive) result.
Trains new staff in proper lab policies and procedures.
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Trains new staff in proper lab policies and procedures.
Communication Scope
communicate in a clear and effective manner; read/follow procedures accurately; phone etiquette
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