Brown University Health
SUMMARY
Under general supervision of a Phlebotomy Supervisor or Pathology Manager and according to established policies and procedures, assists supervisor with scheduling, training and assigning phlebotomists and other activities of phlebotomy program. Provides input into development or revision of policies and procedures and assures implementation. Prepares and maintains records and statistics of program activities. Assists in the supervision of Phlebotomists and clerical staff. Regularly performs duties of phlebotomists. Brown University Health employees are expected to successfully role model the organization's values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence as these values guide our everyday actions with patients, customers, and one another. In addition to our values, all employees are expected to demonstrate the core Success Factors which tell us how we work together and how we get things done. The core Success Factors include: Instill Trust and Value Differences, Patient and Community Focus, and Collaborate. RESPONSIBILITIES
Following established policies and procedures, prepares staffing schedules for Phlebotomists for supervisor's approval. Adjusts schedule as necessary and arranges for adequate coverage. Prepares daily assignment for Phlebotomists and clerical staff. May make rounds on clinical unit to assure all samples were obtained and to troubleshoot problems such as locating missing samples; draws blood samples missed or those Phlebotomists had difficulty obtaining. Following established procedures, trains new Phlebotomist and Medical Technologist students in venipuncture and finger‑stick techniques. Determines when training is completed and arranges for final review with supervisor. Regularly assists with phlebotomy of patients. Participates in the interviewing and selection of Phlebotomists and provides input into performance appraisals. Provides input into development or revision of policies and procedures for phlebotomy programs and assures implementation and adherence to established policies and procedures. Maintains and records a variety of records and statistics such as payroll, work load and program activities, training reports and the like. Performs related clerical activities such as sorting and filing records, receiving patients into clinic/treatment area and, as necessary, interviewing patients to obtain insurance, biographical and medical information to complete registration records. Provides patients with forms (e.g. hospital or regulatory required forms) for tests, gives instructions regarding any special preparation necessary prior to test or appointment, and coordinates, confirms and delivers patients' final reports to the appropriate physician office and/or requesting clinic. May contact patients to return and repeat tests. May contact outside agencies/physician offices to obtain additional patient information to complete patient records. Regularly performs duties of Phlebotomist. Performs other duties to assist supervisor as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS
High school diploma or GED required. Phlebotomy certificate through National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences and/or completion of a Phlebotomy certificate program to include formal internship demonstrating 100 successful venipunctures. In lieu of internship, 6 months of phlebotomy experience may be considered. In lieu of phlebotomy certification, 5 plus years direct phlebotomy experience may be considered. Minimum 5 years of phlebotomy experience required. Ability to perform venipuncture techniques and capillary puncture on adults, children and infants. Interpersonal skills to obtain and provide information to patients and to explain procedures effectively in order to allay fears and anxiety. Demonstrated knowledge and skills necessary to provide care to patients with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and cultural patterns in each step of the care process. Clerical skills to prepare and maintain records and reports, including keyboard skills to enter information. Familiarity with blood collector equipment, anticoagulants, special precautions and interference. Ability to distinguish chromatic colors. A Phlebotomy certificate required. WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Works with in‑patient care environment with considerable walking between units and where some physical effort may be required to deal with patients who are uncooperative. Some exposure to odors when handling specimens. Exposure to communicable diseases while administering to patients, however chance of injury is minimized by the adherence to established infection control procedures. Manual dexterity to perform venipunctures. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY: None. Pay Range
$17.77-$29.31 EEO Statement:
Brown University Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and maintaining a work environment free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment. Location:
The Miriam Hospital - 164 Summit Ave Providence, Rhode Island 02906 Work Type:
M-F 7-3:30p, every 3rd weekend 5:30a-2pm, hol rotation Work Shift:
Day Daily Hours:
8 hours Driving Required:
No
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Under general supervision of a Phlebotomy Supervisor or Pathology Manager and according to established policies and procedures, assists supervisor with scheduling, training and assigning phlebotomists and other activities of phlebotomy program. Provides input into development or revision of policies and procedures and assures implementation. Prepares and maintains records and statistics of program activities. Assists in the supervision of Phlebotomists and clerical staff. Regularly performs duties of phlebotomists. Brown University Health employees are expected to successfully role model the organization's values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence as these values guide our everyday actions with patients, customers, and one another. In addition to our values, all employees are expected to demonstrate the core Success Factors which tell us how we work together and how we get things done. The core Success Factors include: Instill Trust and Value Differences, Patient and Community Focus, and Collaborate. RESPONSIBILITIES
Following established policies and procedures, prepares staffing schedules for Phlebotomists for supervisor's approval. Adjusts schedule as necessary and arranges for adequate coverage. Prepares daily assignment for Phlebotomists and clerical staff. May make rounds on clinical unit to assure all samples were obtained and to troubleshoot problems such as locating missing samples; draws blood samples missed or those Phlebotomists had difficulty obtaining. Following established procedures, trains new Phlebotomist and Medical Technologist students in venipuncture and finger‑stick techniques. Determines when training is completed and arranges for final review with supervisor. Regularly assists with phlebotomy of patients. Participates in the interviewing and selection of Phlebotomists and provides input into performance appraisals. Provides input into development or revision of policies and procedures for phlebotomy programs and assures implementation and adherence to established policies and procedures. Maintains and records a variety of records and statistics such as payroll, work load and program activities, training reports and the like. Performs related clerical activities such as sorting and filing records, receiving patients into clinic/treatment area and, as necessary, interviewing patients to obtain insurance, biographical and medical information to complete registration records. Provides patients with forms (e.g. hospital or regulatory required forms) for tests, gives instructions regarding any special preparation necessary prior to test or appointment, and coordinates, confirms and delivers patients' final reports to the appropriate physician office and/or requesting clinic. May contact patients to return and repeat tests. May contact outside agencies/physician offices to obtain additional patient information to complete patient records. Regularly performs duties of Phlebotomist. Performs other duties to assist supervisor as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS
High school diploma or GED required. Phlebotomy certificate through National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences and/or completion of a Phlebotomy certificate program to include formal internship demonstrating 100 successful venipunctures. In lieu of internship, 6 months of phlebotomy experience may be considered. In lieu of phlebotomy certification, 5 plus years direct phlebotomy experience may be considered. Minimum 5 years of phlebotomy experience required. Ability to perform venipuncture techniques and capillary puncture on adults, children and infants. Interpersonal skills to obtain and provide information to patients and to explain procedures effectively in order to allay fears and anxiety. Demonstrated knowledge and skills necessary to provide care to patients with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and cultural patterns in each step of the care process. Clerical skills to prepare and maintain records and reports, including keyboard skills to enter information. Familiarity with blood collector equipment, anticoagulants, special precautions and interference. Ability to distinguish chromatic colors. A Phlebotomy certificate required. WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Works with in‑patient care environment with considerable walking between units and where some physical effort may be required to deal with patients who are uncooperative. Some exposure to odors when handling specimens. Exposure to communicable diseases while administering to patients, however chance of injury is minimized by the adherence to established infection control procedures. Manual dexterity to perform venipunctures. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY: None. Pay Range
$17.77-$29.31 EEO Statement:
Brown University Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and maintaining a work environment free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment. Location:
The Miriam Hospital - 164 Summit Ave Providence, Rhode Island 02906 Work Type:
M-F 7-3:30p, every 3rd weekend 5:30a-2pm, hol rotation Work Shift:
Day Daily Hours:
8 hours Driving Required:
No
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