LABORATORY PHLEBOTOMIST

UWH of Pennsylvania•Erie, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Laboratory Phlebotomist is a supportive position to the Lab. This position reports to the Lab Supervisor. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Ensure all lab work has an order in the patient’s chart or a written order that can be scanned into the patient’s chart. Draw bloodwork according to policy. Process and enter requisitions for lab work going to ACL, Quest and LabCorp. Fax all GBBS results to L&D. This is done by a comment on the send out order. Ensure all in-house tests are ordered, drawn or received in the drawing room. Mark tests on the encounter form with the diagnosis code. Enter requisitions for in-house labs if time allows. Check bins in the fishbowls hourly and bring samples/encounter forms to the lab. Forward all in-house tasks to supervisor’s task board after documenting the drawing phlebotomist’s initials. Forward PAP task to appropriate person. Call patients regarding missed appointments for bloodwork and schedule a new appointment in the computer. Clean and stock the drawing room. Monitor drawing supplies and order as necessary. Consistently demonstrates internal and external quality customer service standards to all that request assistance, responding in a professional manner. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Knowledge of phlebotomy services
Strong organization and interpersonal skills
Ability to determine appropriate course of action in more complex situations
Ability to work independently, exercise creativity, be attentive to detail, and maintain a positive attitude.
Ability to manage multiple and simultaneous responsibilities and to prioritize scheduling of work
Ability to maintain confidentiality of all medical, financial, and legal information.
Ability to complete work assignments accurately and in a timely manner
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
Ability to handle difficult situations involving patients, physicians, or others in a professional manner
Must be able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with Physicians, Supervisors and peers
Must have at least a high school education.

Responsibilities

Ensure all lab work has an order in the patient’s chart or a written order that can be scanned into the patient’s chart.
Draw bloodwork according to policy.
Process and enter requisitions for lab work going to ACL, Quest and LabCorp.
Fax all GBBS results to L&D.
Ensure all in-house tests are ordered, drawn or received in the drawing room.
Mark tests on the encounter form with the diagnosis code.
Enter requisitions for in-house labs if time allows.
Check bins in the fishbowls hourly and bring samples/encounter forms to the lab.
Forward all in-house tasks to supervisor’s task board after documenting the drawing phlebotomist’s initials.
Forward PAP task to appropriate person.
Call patients regarding missed appointments for bloodwork and schedule a new appointment in the computer.
Clean and stock the drawing room.
Monitor drawing supplies and order as necessary.
Consistently demonstrates internal and external quality customer service standards to all that request assistance, responding in a professional manner.
Other duties as assigned.