PHLEBOTOMIST I- REF LAB

Job Summary

Required Qualifications

• •High School Diploma or equivalent
• •Minimum of four months experience which may be obtained through any of the following: High School and/or Vocational School; and/or Technical School; and/or essential experience; and/or On-The-Job training
• •Must be able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing
• •Must have current class "C" driver's license (State of Texas) and be capable of driving a manual transmission vehicle
• •Must remain insurable under liability insurance policy, i.e. over age 21 and no moving violations
• •Possess the manual dexterity to safely operate a motor vehicle
• •Common reasoning, basic mathematical skills including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division of all units of measure, and with like common and decimal fractions, and with the ability to compute percentages
• •Ability to read reports, notes, etc.
• •Ability to write reports and procedures using proper grammar, spelling, etc.
• •Ability to speak with poise and control using correct English
• •Requires standing, walking, bending, lifting up to 35 pounds, and driving during the entire shift
• •Requires manual hand and finger dexterity, visual acuity and color vision, and eye-hand coordination
• •Must be able to handle all types of biological and physical specimens using proper blood and body fluid precautions
• •Must be able to perform veni-punctures on all patient populations
• •Must be able to organize workload efficiently and without delay
• •Must practice safety and infection control procedures according to laboratory and hospital policies
• •Must be able to perform all duties associated with LIS in an accurate and timely manner
• •Must be able to perform basic laboratory tests at patient's bedside
• •Must be able to process paperwork and specimens for send out reference lab testing and drug screens
• •Must demonstrate competency in assessing patients' needs at bedside
• •Must be able to identify patients and label specimens accurately according to established procedures
• •Must consistently collect the proper specimens for tests to be performed
• •Must be able to write date, time, and initials on labels and requisitions
• •Must consistently complete routine blood sample tests within 5-8 minutes, difficult cases within 15 minutes
• •Must maintain URL collection logs at assigned facilities
• •Must interact and collect specimens in multiple settings e.g. URPG offices, hospitals, nursing homes, businesses, physician offices, schools, and patient homes
• •Must perform driving duties, obey traffic laws, and maintain the care and fueling of company vehicles
• •Must be able to perform audits of requisitions, monitor test orders at facilities, and insure accuracy of patient demographics, insurances, and ICD-10 codes for entering into the LIS
• •Must be able to assist clients with training in the LIS and familiarization with data entry protocols
• •Must be able to assist clients with training in specimen collection protocols and laboratory regulations on specimen labeling, time critical tests, specimen temperature, and specimen transport requirements
• •Must practice safety and infection control protocol according to lab and hospital policies
• •Must be able to handle contaminated materials according to infection control guidelines
• •Must be able to report accidents, incidents, and/or unsafe conditions to supervisor
• •Must be able to complete incident report within 24 hours
• •Must be able to dispose of contaminated needles in a puncture proof container
• •Must never recap or cut needles
• •Must be able to sort chart reports for mail as needed
• •Must be able to handle information requests on specimen/test results
• •Must be able to assist with daily functions of secretary, courier, maintaining supplies, training new employees, and other needs
• •Must be able to perform phlebotomy duty after normal business hours and overnight, weekends, and holidays

Desired Qualifications

• •Phlebotomy certification preferred or a minimum of 1year work experience