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Job description
PhlebotomistThis position is located in Wiggins, MS. The Phlebotomist obtains specimens and performs venipunctures for specialized and routine testing; maintains specimen integrity and quality control; and communicates patient and family health care needs to the appropriate health care provider.ResponsibilitiesResponsible for obtaining, delivering, and accepting specimens for laboratory testing Uses various venipuncture methods to collect blood samples/specimens from patients as needed or orderedPerforms difficult and hard to obtain venipunctures on a routine basis including complex blood samples such as legal draws for blood alcohol, blood cultures, or foot/leg collections when orderedTransports samples from various locations, including long-term care facilities and diagnostic centers, to appropriate laboratoriesProcesses samples for further examination and analysis by medical professionalsMaintains specimen integrity and quality control Verifies order request and patient identity information prior to drawing blood or collecting specimenEnsures that specimen requirements are met at time of collection to maintains specimen integrityDisposes of all biohazards in accordance with applicable laws, standards, policiesResponds to and resolves discrepancies or inquiries with orders for testingMaintains quality control through guidance and instruction of appropriate phlebotomy techniques and labeling processes to team members and other clinical support staff after completion of probation and competency requirementsCommunicates patient and family health care needs to the appropriate health care provider Explains all phlebotomy procedures to patients and explains any complications as it pertains to the venipuncture of the patientCompletes and verifies all lab registration process on patientsEnters provider orders into the Electronic Health Record (EHR) system accurately and timelyFills supply orders for laboratory clientsPerforms EKGs on outpatients as neededProvides customer service and administrative support to the department as needed Creates and maintains test orders; files, sorts, and enters patient dataProvides customer service, both in-person and by telephone; takes and relays messages to appropriate staffReports significant events and information timely to appropriate team memberShares input from the patient with the appropriate health team membersQualificationsEducation:Required- High School or GEDPreferred - Vocational/Technical Diploma -Postsecondary nondegree award from an accredited phlebotomy training programLicense or Certification:Preferred - Phlebotomy Technician certification by the American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP) or equivalent certifying organizationExperience:Required - 1 year as a phlebotomist; Certification or successful completion of an accredited phlebotomy training program may be accepted in lieu of experiencePreferred - 2 years as a phlebotomist in a clinical laboratory setting; Long-term care phlebotomy experience beneficialSkills:Excellent interpersonal skills with a customer service approach Proficient with Microsoft software and Electronic Health Record (EHR) software
Worksite address
wiggins, MS, 39577, US
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