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Putnam County Hospital is looking for a part-time phlebotomist to join our Laboratory department! The hours can be flexible with both day and evening availability.

Job Summary: Obtain clinical samples from patients. Route samples to the appropriate testing area. Enter lab test orders into hospital information systems. Job Duties/Responsibilities:

• Performs venipuncture, capillary, and related procedures, according to established hospital and departmental policies and procedures, on patients ranging in age from newborns to geriatrics
• Performs venipuncture and skin punctures competently and expediently using aseptic technique
• Follows established policy and procedures to collect Blood Cultures that minimize contamination
• Properly labels all specimens, immediately after collection, at all times
• Correctly distributes specimens to their respective areas for processing, testing, referral, or storage
• Works within the Laboratory Information System to order tests, print labels, and generate completed reports
• Performs Point-Of-Care Testing, as necessary
• Follows established policy and procedures for safety and uses personal protective equipment correctly
• Maintains the phlebotomy area, carts, and trays in a clean, well-stocked manner.
• Interacts with co-workers, hospital staff, and medical staff in a courteous, professional manner
• Performs other duties as assigned
  
  

Education Experience: HS Graduate or Equivalent Years of Related Experience: < 1 Year License/Certificate Required: No Driver's License Required: Yes Travel Requirements: <25% Age Requirement: 18+ Job Requirements:

• Uses AIDET or other hospital-approved philosophy to positively interact with patients and visitors
• Positively identifies outpatients by checking two patient identifiers and provider order
• Positively identifies inpatients by checking two patient identifiers with the patient's wristband
• Washes hands, or uses hand sanitizer, before and after each patient contact
• Disposes used needles in appropriate containers after use. Does not recap needles
• Prioritizes work to achieve maximum efficiency and can adjust schedule to account for STAT's, and other priorities
• Has a working knowledge on specimen requirements; tube types and minimum volumes
• Observes Standard Precautions when collecting or handling patient specimens
• CPR Certification Preferred Skills:
• Completion of a Phlebotomy or Medical Assistant program Prior experience as a phlebotomist in a clinical setting

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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