Phlebotomist
Position Status : Full time
Shift : First Shift (Days - Less than 12 hours per shift) (United States of America)
Hours per week : 40
Job Information
Performs a variety of laboratory tasks in the ambulatory (clinic) setting, to include order management, specimen collection (venipuncture and capillary puncture specimens), and waived testing. Processes specimens to allow for safe transport when indicated. Provides specimen collection services in multiple clinic settings, including primary care and specialty care. Works closely with other laboratory personnel, Patient Care Services staff, healthcare providers, and patients to obtain high quality specimens while demonstrating the Stormont Vail Tenets.
Education Qualifications
- High School Diploma / GED Completion of an accredited phlebotomy training program may be substituted for education. Required
Experience Qualifications
Experience with phlebotomy. PreferredExperience in a lab or hospital setting. PreferredVenipuncture and capillary puncture experience. PreferredExperience with electronic medical records and patient privacy. PreferredSkills and Abilities
Accuracy and attention to detail. (Required proficiency)Follows all OSHA guidelines and hospital and laboratory safety procedures. (Required proficiency)Ability to maintain quality, safety, and / or infection control standards. (Required proficiency)Ability to deal with stressful situations. (Required proficiency)Licenses and Certifications
Drivers License - DOT Clean MVR with 3-year baseline. RequiredRegistered Phlebotomy Technician - AMT PreferredPBT-Phlebotomy Technician - ASCP PreferredWhat You Will Do
Obtain and properly identify blood specimens by performing venipunctures and capillary punctures in all age groups (newborns, pediatrics, adults, and geriatrics) and patient types.Access, select, release and print test orders from the electronic medical record system. Resolves unusual or duplicative orders as needed. Transcribes outside orders into the electronic medical record system as required.Process specimens according to established procedures. Prepare specimens for transport per International Air Transport Association (IATA) regulations to other laboratories as needed.Perform and result waived point of care tests. Maintain quality waived test results by following department procedures.Instruct patients in proper procedures for specimen collection when necessary. Answer patient questions regarding collection techniques and offers additional resources if patient requests them.Follow the Phlebotomist Service Standards : (1) Use patient-centric communication; (2) Demonstrate empathetic responses to patients' concerns; (3) Acknowledge wait times and service delays; (4) Protect patient privacy; (5) Demonstrate teamwork with all members of the healthcare team; (6) Follow the organization's and laboratory's professional behavior guidelines / policies.Assist with teaching, training and mentoring phlebotomist interns and trainees.Maintain and monitor supply stock in the laboratory.Respond appropriately to patient adverse reaction to venipuncture.Ability and means to travel to alternate clinic locations as needed.Travel Requirements
20% Travel to other locations for specimen collection may be required depending on department / shift needs.Required for All Jobs
Complies with all policies, standards, mandatory training and requirements of Stormont Vail HealthPerforms other duties as assignedPatient Facing Options
Position is Patient FacingRemote Work Guidelines
Workspace is a quiet and distraction-free allowing the ability to comply with all security and privacy standards.Stable access to electricity and a minimum of 25mb upload and internet speed.Dedicate full attention to the job duties and communication with others during working hours.Adhere to break and attendance schedules agreed upon with supervisor.Abide by Stormont Vail's Remote Worker Policy and will review and acknowledge the Remote Work Agreement annually.Remote Work Capability
On-Site; No RemoteScope
No Supervisory ResponsibilityNo Budget ResponsibilityPhysical Demands
Balancing : Continuously greater than 5 hoursCarrying : Continuously greater than 5 hoursClimbing (Ladders) : Rarely less than 1 hourClimbing (Stairs) : Rarely less than 1 hourCrouching : Occasionally 1-3 HoursDriving (Automatic) : Occasionally 1-3 HoursEye / Hand / Foot Coordination : Continuously greater than 5 hoursFeeling : Continuously greater than 5 hoursGrasping (Fine Motor) : Continuously greater than 5 hoursGrasping (Gross Hand) : Continuously greater than 5 hoursHandling : Continuously greater than 5 hoursHearing : Continuously greater than 5 hoursKneeling : Rarely less than 1 hourLifting : Frequently 3-5 Hours up to 25 lbsPulling : Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 200 lbsPushing : Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 200 lbsReaching (Forward) : Continuously greater than 5 hours up to 25 lbsReaching (Overhead) : Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 25 lbsRepetitive Motions : Continuously greater than 5 hoursSitting : Occasionally 1-3 HoursStanding : Continuously greater than 5 hoursStooping : Occasionally 1-3 HoursTalking : Continuously greater than 5 hoursWalking : Frequently 3-5 HoursPhysical Demand Comments
Vision requirements include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, ability to adjust focus, and color discrimination. Phlebotomist occasionally pushes or pulls patients in wheelchairs up to 300-400 pounds. Must be able to lower the head of a phlebotomy chair.
Working Conditions
Chemical : Rarely less than 1 hourCombative Patients : Occasionally 1-3 HoursDusts : Rarely less than 1 hourElectrical : Rarely less than 1 hourInfectious Diseases : Frequently 3-5 HoursMechanical : Rarely less than 1 hourNeedle Stick : Continuously greater than 5 hoursNoise / Sounds : Continuously greater than 5 hoursPoor Ventilation, Fumes and / or Gases : Rarely less than 1 hourRisk of Exposure to Blood and Body Fluids : Continuously greater than 5 hoursRisk of Exposure to Hazardous Drugs : Rarely less than 1 hourHazards (other) : Rarely less than 1 hourStormont Vail is an equal opportunity employer and adheres to the philosophy and practice of providing equal opportunities for all employees and prospective employees, without regard to the following classifications : race, color, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, marital status, uniformed service, disability