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True Health lists this Phlebotomist opportunity in sanford, Florida. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Job Summary
The Phlebotomist is a professional multi-skilled person dedicated to assisting in all aspects of medical practice under the direct supervision and responsibility of a physician. This practitioner assists with patient care management and executes administrative and clinical
procedures. Competence in the field also requires that a medical assistant adhere to ethical and legal standards of professional practice, recognize and respond to emergencies and demonstrate professional characteristics.
Clinical Responsibilities
Duties and responsibilities working as a Phlebotomist
Preparing patients for the provider's care
Performing venipunctures and non-intravenous injections o Performs laboratory blood draws as ordered by the medical provider o Collecting routine laboratory specimen as directed o Performs required laboratory quality controls
o Utilizes third-party laboratory vendor provided computer systems to route lab specimens to appropriate vendor for analysis o Performing basic laboratory procedures Observing and reporting patients? signs and symptoms
Administering basic first aid
Operating office medical equipment
Assisting in emergencies as needed
Additional Position Expectations and Responsibilities Act as a contact for the providers and support staff in trouble shooting issues
Ensure patients are properly check-in for laboratory visits via Electronic Medical Record (EMR)
Ensure patients are properly checked-out after every laboratory visit and depart with required paperwork
Perform blood draws into appropriate containers and label them according to protocol
Expected to have knowledge of standard (universal) precautions
Prepare patient specimen(s) for testing by use of centrifugation and enter information into computer system for proper packaging and pick-up
Adhere to all laboratory protocols for quality control and maintenance
Expected to complete 48-hour chart check to ensure lab orders are in the system ready for patient appointment
Phlebotomist Expected to complete chart review to ensure all laboratory results have been received in a timely manner
Expected to answer phones, check and returns voicemail messages in a timely manner
Expected to respond to all correspondence and tasks (via letter, email, fax) in a timely manner
Performs in-house labs as ordered by the medical provider and records the results in patient?s Electronic Medical Record
Performs required laboratory quality controls,
Utilizes third-party laboratory vendor provided computer systems to route lab specimens to appropriate vendor for analysis
Expected to be able to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence and memos
Expected to be proficient in all computer software utilized for patient care
Expected to participate as part of a multi-disciplinary team, under the direction of the Laboratory Manager, and within the scope of practice to provide patient care and other patient need in a safe, timely manner
Expected to complete all necessary documentation, department logs and reports
Expected to keep laboratory clean, restock as needed, and assist with ordering supplies
Expected to communicate effectively with all members of the patient care team
Other duties as assigned
If a licensed physician is not on-site, a phlebotomist is prohibited from performing the following: Nursing activities that include the use of the nursing process and require the special knowledge, nursing judgment or skills of a registered or practical nurse, including:
The initial nursing assessment or any subsequent assessments
Prohibited from completing Review of Systems in the EMR
Prohibited from performing injections (medication and/or vaccines)
Prohibited from administering medication(s)
Prohibited from performing aseptic procedures including wound care, dressing changes, etc.
The determination of the nursing diagnosis or interpretations of nursing assessments
Establishment of the nursing care goals and development of the plan of care
Evaluation of progress in relationship to the plan of care
• Those activities for which the unlicensed assistive personnel have not demonstrated competence
Minimum Qualifications
High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required
Completion of Medical Assistant training is required
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certificate is required
Must have good written and verbal communication skills
Computer knowledge
Preferred Qualifications
At least one year of related work experience
Certification by the American Association of Medical Assistants
Registered by the American Medical Technologists
Phlebotomy Certification
Bilingual (English-Spanish or English-Haitian Creole) a plus Physical Requirements
Ability to stand, walk or view a computer screen for extended periods of time
Ability to use hands and fingers to handle or feel
Ability to reach with hands or arms
Ability to perform repetitive hand and wrist motions for extended periods of time
Ability to effectively talk and listen to patients
Relationship Reporting
• Reports to the Clinical Manager/Lead
Worksite address
sanford, FL, 32771, US
Who can apply
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