Phlebotomist I - Laboratory - Full Time

Job DescriptionPosition Summary: Responsible for the collection of blood and other specimens from all patient populations using prescribed procedures with accuracy, skill, professionalism and superb customer service. Duties may require on and off site phlebotomy, specimen transport and specimen delivery duties. Other specialized duties including patient lab order management, processing specimens for testing, blood study kit handling, paternity testing, breathe alcohol testing, lab order entry and acting as a first responder to MTP, and various emergency condition codes.Education, License & Cert: Valid driver's license requiredExperience: Phlebotomy experience in a clinical laboratory setting or completion of phlebotomy training at vocational or other training center is required. Other requirements include excellent interpersonal skills and computer competencyEssential Functions: Primary customer service representative / liaison for the laboratoryProvides patients and other customers with necessary collection instructions, per department standards and helps ensure the proper execution of these instructions. Verifies patient identification according to SOP (Standard Operating Procedures), always ensuring the correct identification of patients/ specimen with orders. Identifies patients and specimens with at least two forms of accepted patient identifiers. Verifies correct computer orders, specimen requirements and drawing supplies prior to proceeding to procure samplesObtains blood specimens from infants to adults as skillfully as possible using proper technique under specified aseptic conditions. Makes phlebotomy as non"traumatic and safe for the patients as possible. Effectively handles children, difficult patients and unconscious patients. This includes proper care post invasive phlebotomy procedureImmediately, accurately and completely labels and documents all specimens with required information per SOP including in the presence of the patient. Documents and immediately reports unusual circumstances or situations encountered and refers it to supervisory personnel to help resolve or for documentationUses appropriate and established blood collecting techniques for both macro and micro blood collecting with both in" and out"patients of all ages. Does not over utilize specialized devices (ie. Butterfly collecting devices)Properly organizes, prioritizes, transports and distributes incoming laboratory workload while also notifying appropriate departments per established protocolsPerforms order entry/transcription of orders .Maintains a clean and orderly work environment to include regular cleaning of phlebotomy tray, counters, phlebotomy chairs or cartsAbility to multi"task and prioritize work in accordance with changing deadlines. Including the ability to overcome objectives and manage projects to a close. Maintains an adequate supply of all materials and notifies the appropriate person (supervisor) of status of supplies and assists in the unpacking and orderly arranging of supplies deliveredFollows proper policy and procedure for specimen transport and specimen processing, including the transport/shipping of samples, receipt of samples, entering of workload comments, documentation of draws and processing to including centrifugation and separationKeeps up"to"date with knowledge of patient identification, patient preparation, collecting sites and apparatus, anticoagulants and preservatives, specimen transport, processing technique and storageExamines all specimens submitted (blood, urine, and other body fluids) for proper labeling and necessary information prior to final acceptancePerforms and executes the required directions in each study kit, including all specimen processing and enters appropriate charges in computerMay perform therapeutic phlebotomy procedures including taking vitals signs and documenting, volume taken and subsequent patient reactions, including post phlebotomy careAssists in training by demonstrating techniques or methods to students/ new staff, when requestedMaintains a professional, mature, positive attitude while on the jobObserves proper safety practices in performance of job dutiesActs to resolve problems via unit meetings and other appropriate channelsDemonstrates cost"effective patient care by proper use and care of equipment, appropriate and prudent use of supplies, accurate charging of supplies; and appropriate utilization of available resourcesDemonstrates initiative in completing work that needs to be done as defined in my scope of practiceRecognizes emergency situations and initiates proper plan of action or consults supervisor if help is neededPosition is required to be first responder to most Emergency Code situations, and is the primary transporter of blood products in MTP situationsRepresents the Organization in a professional, courteous manner to patients, families, and health care team while being sensitive to how others perceive both verbal and non"verbal communicationParticipates in performance improvement activities to improve service and careDemonstrates and integrates age"specific care with consideration to physical communication, safety, nutrition, and psychosocial needs for the following age groups as outlined belowFollows established organizational and departmental policies and proceduresMust be proficient with computer programs and be able to navigate through information systems. Performs other clerical and technical duties as instructed or requestedDriver's license required. Utilizes vehicles, respecting hospital property and motor vehicle lawsOther Duties: This position may require the employee to rotate evening, night, weekend or holiday duty with coworkers. Employees are required to attend in"service classes or workshops relevant to the job. Demonstrates age specific competencies as per departmentOther duties as assignedRate ranges from $15.91 - $22.81 per hour.About UsJoining the Guthrie team allows you to become a part of a tradition of excellence in health care. In all areas and at all levels of Guthrie, you'll find staff members who have committed themselves to serving the community.The Guthrie Clinic is an Equal Opportunity Employer that welcomes and encourages diversity in the workplace.The Guthrie Clinic is a non-profit, integrated, practicing physician-led organization in the Twin Tiers of New York and Pennsylvania. Our multi-specialty group practice of more than 500 physicians and 302 advanced practice providers offers 47 specialties through a regional office network providing primary and specialty care in 22 communities. Guthrie Medical Education Programs include General Surgery, Internal Medicine, Emergency Medicine, Family Medicine, Anesthesiology and Orthopedic Surgery Residency, as well as Cardiovascular, Gastroenterology and Pulmonary Critical Care Fellowship programs. Guthrie is also a clinical campus for the Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine.

Created: 2025-01-31