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Phlebotomist OpportunitiesYale New Haven Hospital has positions available for certified or certification eligible phlebotomists in outpatient settings. As a member of our Laboratory Medicine team, you will get to work with some of the leading experts in several specialty fields every day. The department's fast-paced team-oriented atmosphere creates an environment that is progressive, challenging and rewarding—both personally and professionally.ResponsibilitiesUnderstands and adheres to performance standards, policies and behaviors.Demonstrates knowledge and adheres to laboratory and hospital policies and procedures.Participates in activities that demonstrate professionalism, a commitment to competency and career growth.Follows all established specimen collection policies as defined by the hospital.Performs blood culture collections using proper antiseptic techniques.Performs EKGs and collects nasal swabs, if required in the draw station location.Ability to communicate directions to patients for collection of certain urine and stool samples.Follows universal precaution standards for each venipuncture, EKG or nasal swab collection 100% of the time.Recognizes the signs and symptoms associated with an adverse reaction to a venipuncture and follows proper protocols to maintain patient safety.Need to be able to perform patient registration accurately, including transcribing orders from physician's offices.Packages and transports all samples to performing laboratory correctly following laboratory procedures.If required, obtains an ABN (Advanced Beneficiary Notice) for patient, and provides a financial explanation regarding the form to the patient and scans the form into EMR.Responsible to maintain the sample integrity from the point of obtaining the sample, through the transportation and receipt in the laboratory.Performs other duties as assigned to assure efficient operations of department.QualificationsEducation: High school diploma or GED required. Completion of an approved Phlebotomy certification course or equivalent experience with on-the-job training.Experience: A minimum of one (1) year of current phlebotomy experience OR successful completion of an accredited phlebotomy program and internship. Two (2) to three (3) years' work experience in a customer service environment, preferably in hospital/physician office with patient interaction.
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new haven, CT, 06511, US
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