Phlebotomist -LGH, Full time, Nights
Centra Health, Lynchburg, VA, United States
Overview
The Phlebotomist I is a vital member of our Laboratory Services team, serving patients by ensuring the accurate and safe retrieval of specimens for laboratory testing. This role requires exemplary communication skills, a professional demeanor, and the ability to handle responsibilities independently. The Phlebotomist I prioritizes patient care, addresses customer service issues, and actively contributes to process improvement initiatives. Additionally, this position encompasses proficiency in various aspects of phlebotomy-related tasks as mentioned within the job description.
Responsibilities
Regulatory Compliance and Quality:
Uphold strict compliance with all regulations and standards set by CLIA, CAP, OSHA, TJC, and other regulatory bodies. Participate in quality assurance initiatives and adhere to best practices in laboratory testing. Perform duties as assigned by the medical director.
Compliance:
Complete the necessary orientation and training, obtain and maintain relevant certifications, participate annually in mandatory training and competency assessments, and consistently demonstrate satisfactory job-specific performance assessments on an ongoing basis.
Specimen Collection and Processing:
Collect and process patient samples efficiently to contribute to diagnosis and treatment. Interact with diverse patient populations (geriatric, pediatric, behavioral health) and provide phlebotomy services per organizational responsibilities.
Procedure Compliance:
Adhere strictly to the laboratory’s standard operating procedures for specimen handling and processing.
Quality Assurance:
Oversee specimen integrity through accurate collection, labeling, and transport, ensuring proper techniques and container usage for venipuncture and aseptic procedures, with a focus on timely processing of STAT, Routine, and Timed samples and adherence to quality metrics.
Corrective Action:
Follow established policies for corrective action when phlebotomy methods deviate from acceptable performance levels. Identify and report issues that may impact test performance or results.
Problem Resolution:
Detect and address problems that could negatively affect test performance. Escalate issues to leadership when necessary.
Documentation:
Maintain detailed records of all corrective actions taken.
Accessioning Responsibilities:
Manage the accessioning process, including patient registration and test ordering, sample receipt and handling, specimen preparation and processing, specimen send-out coordination, and pneumatic tube sample receipt. Engage with healthcare offices to resolve registration and sample-related problems and handle inquiries as needed.
Emergency Response and Critical Care:
Collect samples in the Emergency Department, adhere to protocols, respond to codes and trauma situations promptly, and assist in delivering blood products in emergent situations.
Safety:
Practice and maintain OSHA-regulated safety standards, including proficiency in donning and doffing all PPE during specimen collection.
Other Duties:
Perform any additional duties as assigned or requested; job specifications may be modified or updated at any time.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
High school diploma/GED; Phlebotomy certification from ASCP, NHA, or a nationally accredited agency (or obtained within 1 year of eligibility).
Preferred Qualifications:
Basic Life Support (BLS); 1 year of phlebotomy experience in an acute hospital setting.
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The Phlebotomist I is a vital member of our Laboratory Services team, serving patients by ensuring the accurate and safe retrieval of specimens for laboratory testing. This role requires exemplary communication skills, a professional demeanor, and the ability to handle responsibilities independently. The Phlebotomist I prioritizes patient care, addresses customer service issues, and actively contributes to process improvement initiatives. Additionally, this position encompasses proficiency in various aspects of phlebotomy-related tasks as mentioned within the job description.
Responsibilities
Regulatory Compliance and Quality:
Uphold strict compliance with all regulations and standards set by CLIA, CAP, OSHA, TJC, and other regulatory bodies. Participate in quality assurance initiatives and adhere to best practices in laboratory testing. Perform duties as assigned by the medical director.
Compliance:
Complete the necessary orientation and training, obtain and maintain relevant certifications, participate annually in mandatory training and competency assessments, and consistently demonstrate satisfactory job-specific performance assessments on an ongoing basis.
Specimen Collection and Processing:
Collect and process patient samples efficiently to contribute to diagnosis and treatment. Interact with diverse patient populations (geriatric, pediatric, behavioral health) and provide phlebotomy services per organizational responsibilities.
Procedure Compliance:
Adhere strictly to the laboratory’s standard operating procedures for specimen handling and processing.
Quality Assurance:
Oversee specimen integrity through accurate collection, labeling, and transport, ensuring proper techniques and container usage for venipuncture and aseptic procedures, with a focus on timely processing of STAT, Routine, and Timed samples and adherence to quality metrics.
Corrective Action:
Follow established policies for corrective action when phlebotomy methods deviate from acceptable performance levels. Identify and report issues that may impact test performance or results.
Problem Resolution:
Detect and address problems that could negatively affect test performance. Escalate issues to leadership when necessary.
Documentation:
Maintain detailed records of all corrective actions taken.
Accessioning Responsibilities:
Manage the accessioning process, including patient registration and test ordering, sample receipt and handling, specimen preparation and processing, specimen send-out coordination, and pneumatic tube sample receipt. Engage with healthcare offices to resolve registration and sample-related problems and handle inquiries as needed.
Emergency Response and Critical Care:
Collect samples in the Emergency Department, adhere to protocols, respond to codes and trauma situations promptly, and assist in delivering blood products in emergent situations.
Safety:
Practice and maintain OSHA-regulated safety standards, including proficiency in donning and doffing all PPE during specimen collection.
Other Duties:
Perform any additional duties as assigned or requested; job specifications may be modified or updated at any time.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
High school diploma/GED; Phlebotomy certification from ASCP, NHA, or a nationally accredited agency (or obtained within 1 year of eligibility).
Preferred Qualifications:
Basic Life Support (BLS); 1 year of phlebotomy experience in an acute hospital setting.
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