Per Diem Phlebotomist

Job Summary

Required Qualifications

• •High School Diploma/GED
• •Phlebotomy Technician (PBT) certification or has experience completed at least 100 venipunctures
• •Access to reliable transportation
• •Valid US driver's license
• •Must be able to work a Per Diem schedule with no set number of hours
• •Must be available for flexible shifts including weekdays or weekends
• •Must be available for 'as needed' basis work
• •Must be willing to cover other sites if needed
• •Must be able to collect blood specimens utilizing venipuncture, skin puncture finger sticks and heel sticks
• •Must be able to collect non-blood specimens such as urine, sputum and throat swab/throat cultures
• •Must be able to check test requisition or computer label to assure correctness and completeness
• •Must be able to assemble equipment such as tourniquet, needles, disposable containers for needles, blood collection devices, gauze, cotton, and alcohol
• •Must be able to verify or record identity of patient and converse with patient
• •Must be able to apply tourniquet to arm, locate accessible vein, swab puncture area with antiseptic, and insert needle into vein to draw blood
• •Must be able to initial, date, and time all collections and maintain daily tallies
• •Must be able to access and process specimens to prepare them for laboratory testing
• •Must be able to record requests for blood collections and answer general questions concerning test orders
• •Must be able to perform waived or moderately complex testing utilizing a test kit or lab instrument
• •Must be able to perform preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and calibration of the device
• •Must have knowledge of reagent stability and storage
• •Must be able to follow quality control procedures
• •Must be able to perform Proficiency Testing
• •Must be able to run the quality control report before reporting in order to provide valid patient test results
• •Must be able to contribute to general laboratory functions and attend regular department staff meetings and in-service training
• •Must be able to keep work area neat and clean and restock daily supplies
• •Must be able to perform receptionist duties including greeting patient, reviewing laboratory request sheets, informing patient of additional instructions, and responding to questions
• •Must be able to perform various computer functions as needed related to processing of specimens
• •Must be able to perform clerical duties including recording of daily specimen volumes, maintaining supplies of patient questionnaires, and filing
• •Must be able to assist in training student interns and new employees
• •Must be able to assist in various clinical areas with specimen processing and testing procedures
• •Must adhere to all laboratory policies and procedures and review policy and procedures on an annual basis
• •Must ensure excellent communication, collaboration and cooperation with coworkers, medical staff and supervisors
• •Must adhere to all PPE while handling biohazards especially the use of gloves and handwashing
• •Must utilize safety devices for sharp in accordance with established procedures
• •Must be able to pass a drug test before beginning employment

Desired Qualifications

• •Graduate from a Phlebotomy technical training program
• •CPR Certification
• •American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS)
• •Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
• •Knowledge of medical terminology obtained through previous medical practice experience (up to 1 year)
• •Proficiency in the use of Lab Information Systems (LIS) and Electronic Medical Records (EMR)
• •Proven ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
• •Proven solid interpersonal skills and customer service orientation