United Hospital Center Looking for Phlebotomist – Express Test at Bridgeport, WV  Full Time

Collects blood specimens by venipunctures and capillary puncture and performs receptionist and clerical duties in both the in-patient and outpatient departments. Procurement and processing of blood and body fluids for Laboratory testing.

Responsible for blood and blood culture collection; non-blood specimen collection including urine, sputum, semen samples, throat swabs; chain of custody specimen collection. Perform venipunctures and skin punctures competently and expediently.

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

1. High school graduation required with minimum of one semester of typing required.

EXPERIENCE:

1. 6 months of full time phlebotomy experience required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

1.Prefer candidates with ASCP or NCA registration, registration eligible or previous phlebotomy experience.

CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position.They are not intended to be constructed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties.Other duties may be assigned.

1. Collects specimens according to policy and procedure.

2. Capillary puncture technique will be followed according to the procedure manual.

3. Identifies all patients using 2 identifiers, e.g. Name and DOB.

4. Washes or sanitizes hands after each patient contact.

5. Administers Tuberculin Skin Tests (TST) according to policy and procedures.

6. Collects and receives specimens in Laboratory Information System (LIS) computer system according to procedure manual.

7. Generates uncollected specimens and unreceived specimen lists one time per shift. Reconciliation is made for each item that appears. The list will be retained in the labeled book.

8. Answers the telephone appropriately, in a friendly tone, and the call is transferred to the appropriate area or the question is answered in a timely manner.

9. Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to communicate and provide age appropriate service to the infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult, geriatric patient per the established age-specific standard.

10. Consistently wears, gloves and face shield (as appropriate) and all other protective apparel as outlined in the safety manual.

11.Conducts all customer and patient interactions in a friendly and pleasant manner.

12. Adheres to P/P of the following safety issues: Side rails Fall risk.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Must be able to stand, sit, and/or walk for long periods of time.

2. Visual activity must not be impaired. Color differentiation is required.

3. Equipment operation requires manual dexterity.

4. Concentrated mental activity required for organizing tasks, reading and matching identification numbers.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Must be able to tolerate noisy equipment.

2. Must be able to tolerate foul or unpleasant specimen odors.

3. Must be able to perform procedures and operate instrumentation while wearing protective apparel.

4 Must be familiar with and able to use various types of office equipment and computer devices.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

1. Venipuncture and specimen procurement.

2. Teach proper post venipuncture instructions to the patient to include pressure application.

3. Verifies patient identification per P/P.

4. Customer relations.

5. Must be personable and capable of maintaining good rapport between laboratory, patients, and other departments of the hospital. Application of good guest relation procedures is required. Good handwriting skills.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

1. High School Diploma or equivalent.

PREFERREDQUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

1. Phlebotomy Certification (CPT).

EXPERIENCE:

1. Six (6) months of phlebotomy experience.

CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned.

1. Consistently draws blood competently and expediently with as little patient discomfort as possible for patient groups from neonates to geriatrics.

2. Properly labels all specimens in the presence of the patient.

3. Operate basic laboratory equipment (e.g., centrifuges, computer systems, labeling printers, scanners, phone system, etc.).

4. Communicate effectively and appropriately with patients, clients, and staff.

5. Perform clerical duties such as filing, report distribution, processing, and faxing.

6. Collect drug screens (internal and external) using Chain of Custody Process.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Heavy/Hard work: Work requires strength and/or stamina, lifting, moving, stooping, reaching, standing, walking, and carrying of materials and equipment weighing 40+lbs.

2. Ability to bend, stoop, reach and be capable of normal rotation, standing and walking for entire shift.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. May require unsupervised access to restricted areas that may contain medications, supplies and patient confidential information.

2. May be required to travel between facilities/buildings.

3. May be scheduled to work various shifts based on departmental needs.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

1. Ability to use a computer keyboard, monitor, mouse, and calculator.

2. Ability to use computer software (PowerPoint, Word, and Excel).

3. Ability to use Fax machines, printers and other office equipment.

Additional Job Description:

PRN phlebotomist

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

4

Shift:

Day (United States of America)

Exempt/Non-Exempt:

United States of America (Non-Exempt)

Company:

UHC United Hospital Center

Cost Center:

149 UHC Express Test and Outpatient Care

Address:

327 Medical Park Drive

Bridgeport

West Virginia
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