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Job description
Job Summary:
Collects and handles blood specimens and maintains supplies in the phlebotomy section room. Required to do order entry and result retrieval. Performs other duties as assigned. Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served; also demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development and possesses the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interprets the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age specific needs, and to provide the care needed. Knowledge and skill to perform varying Chain of Custody Drug Screens. Demonstrates customer service skills when communicating with patients or employees.
Performance Expectations
Performance Expectations: Performance expectations will be covered in the orientation and preceptor phase of your orientation to your job.
Demonstrate the ability to use various computer programs in addition to the EMR system
Demonstrate the ability to multitask
Demonstrate the ability to stand for long periods of time.
Demonstrate the ability to perform POC test procedures
Demonstrate the ability to perform various methods of specimen collection (i.e. venipuncture, skin puncture)
Demonstrate the ability to correctly enter orders through multiple workflows (i.e. outpatient, requisition entry).
Demonstrate the ability to perform EKG's.
Demonstrate the ability to analyze and problem solve varying order issues.
Demonstrate the ability to correctly package and ship diagnostic specimens.
Demonstrate the ability to triage specimens as they are received into the lab.
Demonstrate the ability to receive specimens from tube station and front office, process appropriately, add-on necessary procedures, and deliver specimens promptly to appropriate departments.
Demonstrate knowledge of specimen requirements for in-house testing and send-out testing.
Demonstrate knowledge of specimen processing in order to locate specimens.
Demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively with others in an appropriate and timely manner. Adheres to and promotes established values of the organization, i.e. customer service, safety, infection control, and compliance standards.
Demonstrate the ability to troubleshoot issues with various equipment (label printers, centrifuges, etc.)
Demonstrate consistency in following FGH policy, procedures, and standards of care in performing all duties.
Demonstrate participation in department meetings and education/training and meets the established deadlines for completion.
Qualifications:
Education/Skills
High school graduate or G.E.D. required
Work Experience:
Phlebotomy experience preferred or CMA/Acute Care Tech experience within in clinic setting.
Certification/Licensure-DUE UPON HIRE ASPT or equivalent preferred.
Certified Medical Assistant certificate
Certified Nursing Assistant certificate
Mental Demands:
Ability to set priorities for tasks, communicate effectively, cooperate with others, perform
repetitive tasks, take orders, follow directions precisely, and function under stress.
Worksite address
hattiesburg, MS, 39400, US
Who can apply
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