Lifespan
SUMMARY
Under supervision of the Manager Laboratory Outreach Services or guidance of the Lead Phlebotomist, performs responsibilities associated with obtaining blood and various other patient specimens in accordance with department procedures. Obtains samples ordered by physicians for routine and specialized tests on assigned unit. Takes samples from pediatric and adult patients on outpatient units. Transports specimens and completes basic records. Fosters patient and family centered care and nursing services in accordance with the Brown University Health and The Miriam Hospital's mission, vision, values, with consideration of the life span, including all developmental stages as well as cultural patterns.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Performs various functions associated with the computer system to assure proper collection and documentation of patient specimens.
Registers patients, verifies identification, gathers demographics, insurance information, and orders tests following established policies and procedures.
Schedules venipunctures or capillary blood punctures according to priority and type of test, including timed studies.
Obtains blood samples from patient according to venipuncture or capillary puncture technique; may collect other types of specimens (throat culture, etc.).
Maintains and monitors standing orders for expiration and renewals, ensuring tasks are followed through to completion.
Provides patient with forms for test, gives instructions regarding any special preparation necessary prior to specimen collection, and may contact additional patient information to complete patient records.
Performs related clerical activities such as medical necessity follow‑up, sorts and files records, daily checklists, answering phones, report delivery, and receiving patient in clinical, treatment area.
Labels, wraps and transports samples according to type and urgency of sample; maintains records on sample procurement.
Performs duties according to hospital policy and universal precautions, including infection control procedures.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: 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.
Experience: 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. Demonstrated knowledge and skills necessary to provide care 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 patient information. Familiarity with blood collector equipment, anticoagulants, special precautions and interference. Ability to distinguish chromatic colors.
Phlebotomy certificate required.
WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENT Works in 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; chance of injury is minimized by adherence to established infection control procedures. Manual dexterity to perform venipunctures.
PAY RANGE $17.69-$27.90
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 Central Falls-1000 Broad Street, Central Falls, Rhode Island 02863
WORK TYPE Monday through Friday 8:30am-5:00pm
WORK SHIFT Day
DAILY HOURS 8 hours
DRIVING REQUIRED No
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RESPONSIBILITIES
Performs various functions associated with the computer system to assure proper collection and documentation of patient specimens.
Registers patients, verifies identification, gathers demographics, insurance information, and orders tests following established policies and procedures.
Schedules venipunctures or capillary blood punctures according to priority and type of test, including timed studies.
Obtains blood samples from patient according to venipuncture or capillary puncture technique; may collect other types of specimens (throat culture, etc.).
Maintains and monitors standing orders for expiration and renewals, ensuring tasks are followed through to completion.
Provides patient with forms for test, gives instructions regarding any special preparation necessary prior to specimen collection, and may contact additional patient information to complete patient records.
Performs related clerical activities such as medical necessity follow‑up, sorts and files records, daily checklists, answering phones, report delivery, and receiving patient in clinical, treatment area.
Labels, wraps and transports samples according to type and urgency of sample; maintains records on sample procurement.
Performs duties according to hospital policy and universal precautions, including infection control procedures.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: 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.
Experience: 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. Demonstrated knowledge and skills necessary to provide care 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 patient information. Familiarity with blood collector equipment, anticoagulants, special precautions and interference. Ability to distinguish chromatic colors.
Phlebotomy certificate required.
WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENT Works in 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; chance of injury is minimized by adherence to established infection control procedures. Manual dexterity to perform venipunctures.
PAY RANGE $17.69-$27.90
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 Central Falls-1000 Broad Street, Central Falls, Rhode Island 02863
WORK TYPE Monday through Friday 8:30am-5:00pm
WORK SHIFT Day
DAILY HOURS 8 hours
DRIVING REQUIRED No
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