Job Description
Job Description
Beloit Health System is looking to add a Per Diem Phlebotomist to our Team!
- Shift: 1st, 2nd and 3rd available
- Schedule: Varied
- Hours per week: Varied - Per Diem
- Benefits Status: Not Eligible
- Department: Laboratory
The Phlebotomist is responsible for proper identification of patients, skillful performance of phlebotomy procedures, and the transport and processing of specimens. Performs waived procedures unsupervised under the direction of a technologist or laboratory management.
- Performs assigned pre-analytical processes which include, but are not limited to: processing orders from the EMR; determining specimen requirements; and phlebotomy procedures
- Accesses, inputs and retrieves information from the EMR.
- Performs phlebotomy in multiple settings
- Performs phlebotomy on patients by the appropriate method, using aseptic techniques, and within appropriate timeframes. Obtain throat and nasal collections.
- Properly identifies patients prior to phlebotomy with two (2) means of identification.
- Properly labels all specimens with required information at patient's side
- Disposes of contaminated sharps, blood and/or body fluids in accordance with Infection Prevention policies.
- Performs assigned waived testing
- Performs daily, weekly, monthly, and as needed preventative maintenance according to schedule. Performs daily start up and function checks prior to patient specimen testing.
- Performs assigned post-analytical procedures
- Adheres to laboratory quality control policies and maintains accurate records of them. Recognizes out-of-control results and notifies supervisory personnel.
- Responsible for ordering of supplies..
- Answers the phone in a professional and pleasant manner and provide information requested.
- Maintains accurate and complete documentation.
- Demonstrates the ability to navigate and perform functions accurately and efficiently with computer software applicable to the department
- Interacts in a positive, responsible and cooperative manner with patients, physicians, co-workers and managers..
JOB REQUIREMENTS
- High school graduate or equivalent required.
- Certification as a phlebotomist desired
- Requires the ability to work independently and to react calmly and effectively, and to move at a fast pace to meet deadlines for emergency procedures.
- Requires the ability to interact positively with physicians, nursing staff, and patients
- Obtains CPR certification within 90 days of hire and maintains it.
- Requires critical thinking skills using logic and reasoning.
- Requires development of working relationships with direct coworkers and other department staff, and maintaining them over time
Apply to join out team today!
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