Phlebotomist Details

Phlebotomist

CHI Saint Joseph Health System - Lexington, KY

Employment Type : Full-Time

Overview:

CommonSpirit Health was formed by the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health. With more than 700 care sites across the U. S. & from clinics and hospitals to home-based care and virtual care services CommonSpirit is accessible to nearly one out of every four U. S. residents. Our world needs compassion like never before. Our communities need caring and our families need protection. With our combined resources CommonSpirit is committed to building healthy communities advocating for those who are poor and vulnerable and innovating how and where healing can happen both inside our hospitals and out in the community.

JOB SUMMARY / PURPOSE
Performs blood collections from patients and assumes responsibility for safety and comfort of patients, following
established standards and practices. Provides direct patient care to patients of all ages. Works in the Front Office
performing all necessary duties associated with dispatching the phlebotomists, answering the phones, ordering lab tests
in the computer, checking the Order Monitor Log, receiving specimens into the Lab, delivering specimens to the various
sections of the Lab and any other duties associated with Front Office responsibilities. Also responsible for receiving
specimens into the Lab from the tube system when needed and other processing duties as assigned.
ESSENTIAL KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Dispatches and tracks Support Assistants in an efficient manner.
2. Demonstrates appropriate knowledge and skills related to routine venipuncture and other specimen collection
techniques.
3. Demonstrates appropriate knowledge and skills related to specimen collection for blood bank transfusion
purposes.
4. Appropriately identifies patients according to procedure being performed.
5. Demonstrates appropriate knowledge and skills related to pre-analytical phase of testing. Prepares specimens
for analysis in assigned section(s).
6. Documents and appropriately follows up on specimen integrity issues. Communicates with Dispatch to facilitate
recollect, if required.
7. Demonstrates a working knowledge of the utilization of hospital and laboratory information systems to which
the associate has access.
8. Complies with all policies regarding the operation and security of the laboratory's information system assets.
9. Other duties as assigned by management.
10. Maintains specimen collection area and equipment to ensure productive use of central

11. Contributes to and participate in Phlebotomy education.

12. Follows infection control guidelines.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Required Education for Staff Job Levels High school diploma or equivalent education.
Required Licensure and Certifications NA

Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Phlebotomy, specimen collection skills. Adequate conversational
English is required in order that the individual be able to take
direction from management, understand how to complete job tasks,
communicate adequately with patients and co-workers as necessary,
understand and follow safety guidelines, and organizational policies.
Critical thinking and troubleshooting skills. Hospital and laboratory
information systems.

PREFERRED Qualifications

Previous experience in a healthcare setting and knowledge of
Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Office is preferred. Certification
from nationally accredited agency.