Phlebotomy Tech, PRN Variable Shifts
Company: Prisma Health
Location: Greenville
Posted on: October 22, 2024
Job Description:
Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.Job
SummaryCollects specimens from patients and assumes responsibility
for the safety and comfort of patients, following established
standards and practices. Accessions samples into computer system
for accurate testing and billing and obtains signed documents as
needed. Reviews outstanding workload reports. Performs Point of
Care testing and sample processing if assigned.Essential
Functions
- All team members are expected to be knowledgeable and compliant
with Prisma Health's values: - Inspire health. - Serve with
compassion. - Be the difference.
- Verifies identification of patient and specimen. - Properly
labels specimens with required information. Uses correct alternate
patient identification procedures if hospital armband is not
available (outpatient, use of Typenex bracelets, etc.). -
- Inputs and assesses information via the hospital and laboratory
computer systems accurately and timely. Reviews collection lists,
unreceived lists, tracking logs, and telephone log for completion
of work. Takes appropriate action as needed. -Instructs patients on
preparation or collection for tests ordered and distributes
collection containers when necessary. - Organizes and prioritizes
tasks and uses time efficiently.
- Follows safety procedures and responds correctly and
immediately to safety violations and safety drills. Reports and
documents immediately personal exposure to hazardous or infectious
situations. Uses available PPE and safety equipment when needed;
disinfects equipment as required. -Assures patient safety is
maintained throughout collection/procedure and knows notification
process if patient has adverse reaction. Obeys all patient
precautions at bedside or noted on order. -
- Processes specimens for testing including identifying, sorting,
aliquoting, centrifuging, and labeling specimens appropriately.
Assures proper storage and retention of all specimens for their
designated time. Packages and prepares specimens for transport
while maintaining appropriate specimen temperature for
stability
- Restocks an item in use, assuring its availability to the next
person/shift. Maintains work area in a clean, orderly manner.
Monitors expiration dates of all supplies and reagents and follows
established protocol. Participates in work unit action plans and
supports department-based goals. Supports customer service, quality
and financial initiatives in a positive and productive manner.
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- Communicates with patients and guests in a timely and courteous
manner. Uses positive interpersonal skills in all patient /customer
interactions. Receives incoming calls, documents incoming requests
for blood collection or other information, and coordinates
collections as needed. Communicates pertinent information to other
team members using approved communication methods. -
- Performs account registrations and orders tests in multiple
laboratory systems in a timely manner. Collects appropriate
consents for preauthorization and Advanced Beneficiary Notice as
required. - Completes clerical duties such as scanning of all
relative patient data and tracking monthly workload performance.
Records orders for lab tests and accurately provides appropriate
reports to proper personnel according to compliance regulations. -
Communicates with and faxes information to physician offices
concerning orders or billing information. Dispatches or arranges
couriers for pickup. Floats to multiple client locations and
patient service centers.
- Performs POC testing accurately if assigned, using established
protocol and QC. Notifies appropriate caregiver of critical
values.
- Instructs new employees and students in procedure, technique
and theory as assigned and documents proficiency on checklist. -
Informs appropriate person of problems noted in an individual's
training process.
- Performs other duties as assigned.Supervisory/Management
Responsibilities
- This is a non-management job that will report to a supervisor,
manager, director or executive.Minimum Requirements
- Education - High School diploma or equivalent OR post-high
school diploma / highest degree earned
- Experience - Three (3) month training in phlebotomyIn Lieu Of
- In Lieu of the education and experience requirements noted
above, previous phlebotomy experience or training in formal
programs which include phlebotomy are qualified as candidates may
be considered.---Required Certifications, Registrations, Licenses
- NAKnowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Able to uses correct technique, policy, and protocol in
collection and process of all specimens.
- Able to completes all required competencies in required time
frame with documentation in personnel file.---Completes required
training for age specific patients. Participates in Continuing
Education (CE) program annually.
- Interpersonal and communication skills
- Knowledge of office equipment (fax/copier/telephone)
- Knowledge of general phlebotomy equipment
- Proficient computer skills (word processing, spreadsheets,
database)
- Data entry skills
- Able to proof-read documentsWork ShiftVariable (United States
of America)LocationPatewood Memorial HospitalFacility1046 Patewood
HospitalDepartment10467022 Laboratory-Phlebotomy-PMHShare your
talent with us! Our vision is simple: to transform healthcare for
the benefits of the communities we serve. The transformation of
healthcare requires talented individuals in every role here at
Prisma Health.
Keywords: Prisma Health, Athens , Phlebotomy Tech, PRN Variable Shifts, Other , Greenville, Georgia
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