Certified Phlebotomy Technician

Essential Functions:

Follows the hospital’s policies and procedures and documents their review.
Demonstrates ability to draw blood on all age groups, following each step of the laboratory procedure and antiseptic techniques.
Troubleshoots problems, documents specimen rejection, prepares send-out specimens and performs billing procedures.
Orients and trains new staff.
Explains collection procedures to patients.
Assists the CLS in the lab by centrifuging, organizing the specimens, placing specimens on the instruments to initiate a test run, making smears, plating micro, maintaining the instruments, and doing inventory.
Uses clear, concise, professional communication with coworkers, patients, all customers internal and external.
Uses AIDET in interactions with patients and family members. Utilizes white boards for patient communication.
Collaborates across disciplines to assist in coordination of patient care, including but not limited to patient transfer, discharge, referrals, and spiritual/psychosocial support needs.
Acts with a sense of urgency when performing tasks.
Basic unit/department maintenance such as keeping files, drawers, cabinets free from unnecessary clutter.
Reports on any equipment and or environmental issues for repair.
Abides by HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) regulations.
Utilizes SBAR (Situation, Background, Assessment, Recommendation) when communicating with oncoming shift, physician communication and giving report to ancillary or other nursing services.
Speaks up to stop the line and escalates potential safety events if necessary.
Completes and attends monthly training assigned.
Other duties as assigned.
Behavioral Standards:

Treats everyone as their customer; utilizes scripting and other tools to ensure consistency in customer service; Expresses recognition and shows appreciation to others; fully utilizes AIDET principles; responds quickly to handle requests, complaints, and questions; displays a positive attitude.
Demonstrates the highest level of professionalism, passion and care when interacting with patients, families, physicians, and hospital staff members.
Using a lens of equity in all aspects of patient care delivery, education, and research to promote policies and practices to allow opportunities for all to thrive and reach their potential, embracing ingenuity to service our customers.
Communication/Knowledge:

Wears nametag properly; follows dress code policy; answers phone correctly and promptly; is prepared for meetings; meets deadlines; does not participate in gossip; acts ethically and treats others with respect; respects customer’s and co-worker’s time; establishes and maintains effective relationships with customers and co-workers.
Collaboration/Teamwork:

Attends staff meetings; follows HIPAA guidelines; follows patient rights policy; complies with the compliance program; demonstrates knowledge of role in a disaster; demonstrates knowledge of fire and fire drill procedures; working knowledge of hospital emergency codes; always utilizes standard precautions in the clinical setting; safely manages the environment of care by demonstrating a working knowledge of the requirements of the: Life Safety program, Utilities Management program, Hazardous Materials program, Emergency Preparedness program, Safety Management program, Medical Equipment Management program, Security Management program.
Qualifications/Experience:

Six (6) months phlebotomy experience in an accredited hospital clinical laboratory, preferred.
*Internal Employees with the appropriate licensure and certifications do not require experience.*

Experience working with laboratory instrumentation is preferred.
Critical thinking, service excellence and good interpersonal communication skills, ability to read/comprehend written instructions, strong organizational skills, ability to follow verbal instructions, and PC (computer) skills.
A capacity to learn, synthesize, make critical judgments, work independently, place patients and families first, and collaborate with the team members who are recognized leaders within health care.

Qualifications
Licenses & Certifications
Required
AHA BLS Basic Life Supp
CPT Cert Phleboto Tech
Preferred
MAB Tier II