Phlebotomist Float

Job Description:Principal Job Duties and Responsibilities The following is a summary of the major functions of this individual's job. Individual may perform other duties, both major and minor, which are not mentioned below, and specific functions may change from time to time.Performs technical procedures appropriately and accurately; i.e. venipuncture or capillary collectionPerforms specimen collection procedures as needed; i.e. urine, throat, urine drugProcesses specimens appropriately including proper patient identificationPromotes good public relations and professional attitude for laboratory department and facilityAssists in departmental training of new employees and studentsParticipates in maintaining efficient productive work areaMaintain and prepare adequate level of supplies; rotating inventory as neededPerforms point of care testing and reports results accurately and in timely mannerRejection and recollection of specimens based on criteria as neededParticipates in continuing education and proficiency surveys as neededReports instrument or procedure failures to supervisor or appropriate personnelParticipates in required laboratory/facility meetingsReviews required/mandatory laboratory/facility policies or procedures in timely mannerPromote the mission, vision, and values of organizationClean, operate, troubleshoot and maintain laboratory equipmentAdheres to and monitor quality assurance programs and activities to ensure the accuracy of laboratory resultsProvide technical information about test(s) to physicians, other providers and patients as requiredRespond appropriately to collection of patient samples deemed as Routine, Timed or STATKnowledgeable of methods and procedures in regards to age specific competency guidelinesMaintain current knowledge and adherence of hospital/facility policy, state, federal and other regulatory requirementsManages and operates laboratory equipment safely and correctlyConsult with other departments, as appropriate, to collaborate in patient care and performance improvement activitiesReview pending and outstanding reports on every shift and follows up to resolve outstanding specimensMinimum Education, Training, and Experience RequiredHigh school graduate or equivalent.Courses in biology, chemistry and computer preferred.Certification in phlebotomy preferred but not required.Previous experience in a clinical laboratory is desirable.If you would like to be part of a growing family focused on supporting clinical excellence, teamwork and innovation, we urge you to apply now!Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

Created: 2024-10-19