PHLEBOTOMY TECH CERTIFIED - OB/GYN FOOTHILL RANCH
Employment Type : Full-Time
The phlebotomist performs venipuncture, as well as collects and labels the specimens for lab processing.
Essential Functions:Obtain blood specimens from patients per laboratory orders by performing venipuncture and finger sticks, competently and expediently with as little patient discomfort as possible- Identify the patient by comparing patient information on the requisition to the patient’s identification before venipuncture is performed.
- Identify the patient and confirm the correct patient record.
- Communicate with and assist patients in a professional and courteous manner
- Display a courteous, professional manner towards coworkers, nursing and medical staff
- Process medical laboratory tests and document results.
- Review the laboratory schedule and verify and complete orders
. • Monitor and resolve orders in the electronic medical record.- Complete appropriate laboratory forms documenting tests performed and providing diagnoses correlating to tests performed.
- Complete lab requisition forms and produce appropriate labels for forms and specimen tubes, label and record all test tubes, log procedures and file paperwork.
- Enter patient demographics, tests performed and diagnoses correlating to tests performed in the EMR
- Order and maintain adequate laboratory supplies, clean and supply venipuncture area
- Maintain the laboratory including equipment.
- Dispose all sharp instruments in a rigid sharp container.
- Maintain records and documentation for proficiency testing and to meet COLA and CLIA requirements and regulations.
- Prioritize STAT and scheduled appointments and draws
- Follow all policies and procedures for the Clinical laboratory
- Ability to work closely with Physicians, staff, instrument and supply vendors
- Clinical Care: Ensure that quality patient care is delivered to all patients on a 24-hour basis, and the unit is maintained in accordance with professional and regulatory standards and the philosophy and goals of Hoag.
- Position may require local travel between various locations.
- Perform other duties as assigned
Education, Training and ExperienceRequired: Minimum 1 year of Phlebotomy experience.Education MA Certificate or completion or a Phlebotomy Training Program.Knowledge of Centrifuge hardware, Orchard or other LIS, EHR system softwarePreferred:
Skills or Other QualificationsRequired: Skill in: Read/Interpret documents, Speaks clearly/concisely, Listen Effectively Problem Solving, Proactive, Flexibility/Adaptive to change, Ability to Multi-task, Work under Stressful Conditions, Customer Service, Teamwork/Team Player, Organization SkillsPreferred:
License and CertificationsRequired:Preferred: Medical Assistant Phlebotomy certification preferred