CERTIFIED PHLEBOTOMY TECH.- East Internal medicine and Pediatrics

Job Details

Job Location

EAST MED PEDS - Chattanooga, TN

Position Type

Full Time

Education Level

High School

Job Shift

Day

Job Category

Health Care

Description

Certified Phlebotomist- East Internal Medicine and Pediatrics

Galen Medical Group offers several medical specialties throughout the Chattanooga region. We provide quality care and patient-friendly services to adults and children of all ages. Our mission is to elevate the health of our community through multiple medical specialties, providing excellent care delivered with wisdom, compassion, integrity, and a commitment to technology, education, and scientific inquiry. We are seeking a qualified, like-minded Certified Phlebotomist to join our team!

The Certified Phlebotomist will perform venipuncture, skin punctures, and all other ancillary testing competently and expediently. This position requires thorough knowledge of test requirements & assists in the clinical laboratory as needed.

Summary / Objective :

Perform venipuncture, skin punctures & all other ancillary testing competently & expediently. Has thorough knowledge of test requirements & assists in Clinical Laboratory as needed.

Essential Functions :

• Perform blood draws competently & expediently with as little patient discomfort as possible.
• Record phlebotomy requisitions.
• Identify the patient by comparing patient information on the requisition to the patient's verbal information before venipuncture is performed.
• Label & records all test tubes and complete log procedures as outlined in the lab procedure manual.
• Demonstrate knowledge of color top tubes to use, as well as the proper volume of blood needed, and test requirements.
• Follow universal precautions always.
• Maintains quality results by following department procedures and testing schedule and recording results in the quality-control log.
• Maintains specimen integrity by using aseptic technique and following department procedures.
• Resolves unusual test orders by contacting the ordering provider or nurse; referring unresolved orders back to the originator for further clarification; notifying supervisor of unresolved orders.
• Dispose of sharps & any containments properly using.
• Prioritizes STAT, scheduled, and walk in appointments accordingly.
• Enhances phlebotomy department by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests.
• Centrifuge blood samples as required by test(s).
• Practice infection control standards at all times when working with patients & equipment.
• Maintain regulatory requirements, including all state, federal, and local regulations.
• Participate in performance improvement and continuous quality improvement activities.
• Complete assignments efficiently & in a timely manner.
• Ability to handle difficult situations involving patients, physicians, or others in a professional manner.
• Ability to work independently, exercise creativity, be attentive to detail, and maintain a positive attitude.

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Knowledge / Skills / Abilities :

The above job description is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for this job. It is not intended to be a complete statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements.

Qualifications

Education :

Experience :

Galen Medical Group is a member of the TN Drug-Free Workplace, and it is a requirement that we conduct a pre-employment drug screen as part of the hiring process.

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