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Phlebotomist

Job Details

Job Location

Washington Co Hospital - Washington, IA

Position Type

Per Diem

Job Shift

Day

Job Category

Health Care

Description

SUMMARY

This position is responsible for collecting accurate blood specimens from inpatients and outpatients in a timely manner.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES (include but are not limited to the following)

+ Collect blood specimens from in-patients and outpatients, remote locations, via venipuncture and skin puncture according to physician orders and applicable regulations, policies and procedures to ensure complete and accurate specimens for testing.

+ Explain collection procedures and provides general testing information as needed to facilitate patient understanding and reduce patient anxiety.

+ Respond to calls from Emergency Room, Nursing units, and Same Day Surgery for specimen collection as needed; procures Medical-surgical patient collections per schedule.

+ Identify all patients according to laboratory policies. Label collection tubes and specimens with computer generated labels.

+ Maintains inventory of department supplies as needed to ensure uninterrupted specimen collection.

Qualifications

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

+ High School Diploma/GED required

+ Valid Drivers license

+ Phlebotomy certification or prior Phlebotomist experience preferred.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

+ Strong written and verbal communication skills with prevalent professional demeanor

+ Ability to handle sensitive and confidential situations and documentation

+ Ability to work independently

+ Well-developed interpersonal skills

+ Ability to work in fast paced, rapidly changing, and regulated environment

+ Analytical skills to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner

+ Demonstrated ability to learn and apply new approaches

+ Maintain professional technical knowledge