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East Tennessee Children's Hospital

Phlebotomist Full Time Evenings

East Tennessee Children's Hospital, Knoxville, Tennessee, United States, 37955

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# **BASIC PURPOSE OF THE JOB**Performs venipunctures and capillary sticks and collects specimens for laboratory procedures; assists with other duties in the laboratory and hospital that do not require licensure, as assigned.# **REPORTS TO*** Director—Laboratory# ***JOB REQUIREMENTS*****Supervisory Responsibilities:** No**Minimum Education:** High school diploma or GED preferred.**License/Certification Required:** None**Minimum Work Experience:** One year experience as a phlebotomist preferred# **REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES*** organizational and communication skills required.* Displays poise and self confidence.* Has a working knowledge and experience with venipuncture and skin puncture techniques.* Knowledgeable about collection tubes, test requirements, and safety aspects of phlebotomy.* Is able to multi-task, handle stress appropriately and work in a fast-paced environment.* Works well with others and consistently displays a courteous professional attitude in all situations.# **DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES*** Correctness of specimens collected and labeled, clerical duties, QI, etc.* Maintains technical/clinical standards of work area.* Reliability and speed in collections, labeling, spec processing, deliveries, etc.* Quantity of quality specimens collected and correctly labeled per unit of time.* Meets deadlines for stat, urgent, routine, timed specimen collections* Maintains efficient work environment related to quality specs, timely collections, labeling, etc.* Maintains work area and equipment in the condition required by department standards.* Identifies patient by checking name and E number on patient armband.* Labels all specimen tubes following established procedure: Date and time of draw and phlebotomist initials.* Complies with established laboratory and hospital policies for universal precautions and safety procedures.* Demonstrates respect and regard for the dignity of all patients, families, visitors and fellow employees to ensure a professional, responsible, and courteous environment.* Performs venipuncture using correct technique and with minimal discomfort to the patient.* Performs fingerstick procedures with correct technique and when unable to obtain specimen by venipuncture.* Foster and encourage principles of C/FCC to include: communication, education, orientation and implementation of C/FCC actions and projects.* Maintains productive work environment related to work habits, interruptions, etc.* Under supervision will help in the training of new employees and student interns at the hospital in the performance of phlebotomy duties.* Follows all organizational and department or unit policies and procedures.* Promotes effective working relations and works effectively as part of a department/unit team inter- and intradepartmentally to facilitate the department’s/unit’s ability to meet its goals and objectives.* Willingly accepts any other assignment that may be requested. Minimizes costs in supplies, time and training to collect and process specimens.* Minimizes costs in collections, repeat collections, QI, labeling, etc. Utilizes hospital resources and time respectfully and accountably.# **PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS*** Note: Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.* Light lifting, pushing and pulling is required for 10-20 lbs occasionally and frequent moving of objects of less than 10 lbs is required. Frequent sitting with some walking, standing, squatting, bending and reaching is required. Keyboard/computer use and/or repetitive motions may be required.*Come work where you can make a difference everyday.* #J-18808-Ljbffr