The Christ Hospital Health Network
Inpatient Phlebotomist - Main Immediate Response Lab - Full Time - Days
The Christ Hospital Health Network, Cincinnati, Ohio, United States, 45208
Overview
Accurately collects specimens from patients with the appropriate sense of urgency, communicates effectively with nursing staff, collaborates with laboratory staff and leadership, assists in training new team members, performs clerical and miscellaneous duties as needed.
Responsibilities Obtains blood specimens:
Follows proper patient identification protocols
Follows established blood collection protocols
Utilizes straight needle during most venipunctures performed
Fully competent in order of draw
Checks tubes at time of collection for expiration dates
Demonstrates a high level of skill resulting in minimal unsuccessful draws or recollects
Demonstrates excellent knowledge of blood collection fundamentals including but not limited to anatomy, theory, and safety
Understands special collection techniques including but not limited to ice, foil wrap, special tubes, and trace metals
Follows proper collection protocol for blood cultures with minimal contamination
Provides support for all departments in obtaining prior unsuccessful collections
Performs daily, weekly, and monthly maintenance or safety checks as assigned
May perform basic pre-analytic processing functions such as centrifuging or aliquoting samples as needed
Patient care:
Uses name and title to introduce self to all patients
Communicates the services being performed and what is needed from the patient
Utilizes professional, medical terminology
Uses empathy and de-escalation skills as needed when interacting with patients and navigating stressful situations
Acts in accordance with The Christ Hospital Health Network mission, vision and values
Housekeeping:
Keeps phlebotomy cart clean and free of food and beverages
Keeps phlebotomy stock room area clean and organized
Ensures cart is free from expired items
Properly disposes of all trash and sharps in the appropriate containers
Properly disposes of PHI
Productivity expectations:
Prioritizes workload between routine, stat, and timed draws
Performs first blood collection within 15 minutes of scheduled shift start time
Ensures transit of samples to laboratory within 30 minutes of collection
Ability to consistently perform five patient draws per hour when required by volume
Communication and clerical duties:
Answers department phone(s) promptly and courteously, identifying self to caller
Handles phone requests with minimal call transfers
Checks and responds to all email and team communication boards regularly
Ensures all required forms are filled out completely and accurately
Completes all required training by assigned due date
Effectively utilizes computer systems to look up patients and check order and draw status
Other duties and expectations:
Collaborates with team members to assist in obtaining prior unsuccessful collections
Ensures adequate coverage for lunch breaks via established department systems and procedures
Performs training and provides feedback for new hires
Assists co-workers in problem resolution
Assists others after assigned duties are complete
Performs all other duties as assigned.
Qualifications KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS: REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE: Ability to read and comprehend written information required; ability to effectively perform a variety of job duties in a stressful, fast paced environment required; Phlebotomy skills required; keyboarding skills preferred.
Ability to work while standing, bending or walking while pushing a cart for entire shift.
Superior time management, planning, and organization skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Critical thinking skills to support quality decision-making.
Working knowledge of basic computer applications.
EDUCATION: High school diploma or GED required; completion of formal phlebotomy training program or equivalent is required
YEARS OF EXPERIENCE: At least one year of phlebotomy experience in a fast paced environment preferred.
LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS: Phlebotomy certification preferred.
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Responsibilities Obtains blood specimens:
Follows proper patient identification protocols
Follows established blood collection protocols
Utilizes straight needle during most venipunctures performed
Fully competent in order of draw
Checks tubes at time of collection for expiration dates
Demonstrates a high level of skill resulting in minimal unsuccessful draws or recollects
Demonstrates excellent knowledge of blood collection fundamentals including but not limited to anatomy, theory, and safety
Understands special collection techniques including but not limited to ice, foil wrap, special tubes, and trace metals
Follows proper collection protocol for blood cultures with minimal contamination
Provides support for all departments in obtaining prior unsuccessful collections
Performs daily, weekly, and monthly maintenance or safety checks as assigned
May perform basic pre-analytic processing functions such as centrifuging or aliquoting samples as needed
Patient care:
Uses name and title to introduce self to all patients
Communicates the services being performed and what is needed from the patient
Utilizes professional, medical terminology
Uses empathy and de-escalation skills as needed when interacting with patients and navigating stressful situations
Acts in accordance with The Christ Hospital Health Network mission, vision and values
Housekeeping:
Keeps phlebotomy cart clean and free of food and beverages
Keeps phlebotomy stock room area clean and organized
Ensures cart is free from expired items
Properly disposes of all trash and sharps in the appropriate containers
Properly disposes of PHI
Productivity expectations:
Prioritizes workload between routine, stat, and timed draws
Performs first blood collection within 15 minutes of scheduled shift start time
Ensures transit of samples to laboratory within 30 minutes of collection
Ability to consistently perform five patient draws per hour when required by volume
Communication and clerical duties:
Answers department phone(s) promptly and courteously, identifying self to caller
Handles phone requests with minimal call transfers
Checks and responds to all email and team communication boards regularly
Ensures all required forms are filled out completely and accurately
Completes all required training by assigned due date
Effectively utilizes computer systems to look up patients and check order and draw status
Other duties and expectations:
Collaborates with team members to assist in obtaining prior unsuccessful collections
Ensures adequate coverage for lunch breaks via established department systems and procedures
Performs training and provides feedback for new hires
Assists co-workers in problem resolution
Assists others after assigned duties are complete
Performs all other duties as assigned.
Qualifications KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS: REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE: Ability to read and comprehend written information required; ability to effectively perform a variety of job duties in a stressful, fast paced environment required; Phlebotomy skills required; keyboarding skills preferred.
Ability to work while standing, bending or walking while pushing a cart for entire shift.
Superior time management, planning, and organization skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Critical thinking skills to support quality decision-making.
Working knowledge of basic computer applications.
EDUCATION: High school diploma or GED required; completion of formal phlebotomy training program or equivalent is required
YEARS OF EXPERIENCE: At least one year of phlebotomy experience in a fast paced environment preferred.
LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS: Phlebotomy certification preferred.
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