Phlebotomist Job at Fayette Medical Associates in Fayette

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**Location:** Fayette, AL

**Category:** Clinical

**Position Type:** Regular Full-Time (72 to 80 hours bi-weekly)

Overview

Obtain and prepare specimens for laboratory testing, perform admissions, and verify patient orders.

Responsibilities

• Collect blood specimens by venipuncture or capillary methods on neonatal, infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients in a timely manner and collect urine drug screens according to Department of Transportation specifications.
• Perform admission, request, receipt, and reporting of lab specimens.
• Verify orders entered by others and resolve conflicting orders to benefit the patient.
• Participate in economical utilization of supplies and maintain phlebotomy equipment in a clean and safe manner.
• Educate patients on specimen collection and assist nursing with waived test proficiency testing.
• Provide courier and supply services for clients and escalate client concerns to management if needed.
• Assist with record keeping in the department.
• Adhere to infection control and safety practices according to policies and procedures.

DCH Standards

• Maintain performance, patient and employee satisfaction, and financial standards as outlined in evaluations.
• Follow compliance requirements as per the Employee Handbook.
• Adhere to DCH Behavioral Standards, fostering positive relationships with patients, families, coworkers, and self.
• Use electronic mail, time and attendance software, learning management software, and intranet.
• Follow all DCH Health System policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Phlebotomy certification by an accredited agency preferred.
• Basic knowledge of human anatomy and medical terminology required.
• Strong computer and people skills required.
• Good office skills and telephone etiquette required.
• Must obtain BLS certification within 90 days of employment and maintain it.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and comprehend English.
• Valid AL driver’s license and insurability required.

Additional Information

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Health Care Provider
• Industries: Hospitals and Health Care

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