Lab Support Staff Phlebotomist-Full Time-Days (40 hrs)

Exeter Hospital, Inc.; United States; Sur place; USD 27 000 - 38 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Beth Israel Lahey Health is seeking a Phlebotomist to join our expanding team. The role involves collecting blood samples from diverse patients, labeling specimens with two identifiers, and ensuring specimen integrity through proper handling and timely delivery to the laboratory.

Responsibilities include verifying lab orders, resolving discrepancies, processing orders in the EMR, and prioritizing specimens.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Experience with phlebotomy and specimen collection is preferred.
• Familiarity with electronic medical record (EMR) systems is desirable.

Responsabilités

• Collect blood specimens from patients of all ages by venipuncture or capillary technique using at least two identifiers.
• Label specimens completely and accurately with patient identifiers; investigate discrepancies.
• Maintain specimen integrity and proper handling per protocol; ensure timely delivery to the lab.
• Interpret lab requisitions, verify orders, and correct errors as needed.
• Keep phlebotomy carts stocked and inventory current; replace expired items.
• Process specimens in the EMR system, order tests, and manage specimen priority.
• Provide customer service to nursing units and physician offices; respond to calls and pages promptly.
• Prepare specimens for shipment to a reference lab as required.
• Assist in orienting new staff to job duties when needed.

Connaissances

Phlebotomy

Customer service

EMR systems

Specimen labeling

Formation

High School Diploma

Description du poste

When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you're making a difference in people's lives. Participates in all areas of phlebotomy, specimen processing while providing superior customer service.

The schedule is as follows: The standard hours for this position are 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM or 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday with an every 3rd weekend rotation requirement.

Job Description

Major Responsibilities

• a. Performs duties of a Phlebotomist: Collects blood specimens from patients of all ages and types (i.e.. patients with mastectomies, stroke and burn victims) by venipuncture or capillary technique using at least two identifiers (name, date of birth, medical record number). May perform specialized collections (i.e. paternity testing; clinical trial collections.
• b. Labels each specimen completely, accurately and legibly. Accurately match patient ID using at least two forms (name, DOB, medical record number) on specimens, original requisitions and electronic medical record system face sheet. Investigates discrepancies and makes corrections.
• c. Knowledgeable of appropriate specimen requirements and handling for tests on the requisition. Maintains specimen integrity including, but not limited to placing specimens in ice or warm water as per protocol; mixing anti-coagulant tubes; centrifugation as required. Delivers specimens to appropriate work stations in a timely manner.
• d. Understands and interprets a lab requisition; verifies any questionable orders. Corrects any errors in orders including, but not limited to duplicate panels; wrong provider; incomplete order entry.
• e. Ensures shared phlebotomy cart is left clean and appropriate inventory stocked, including all expired items are replaced with unexpired versions
• f. Performs electronic medical record system specimen receipt function and orders tests in electronic medical record system via the lab modules. Prioritizes specimen processing based and specimen priority (Routine vs. STAT), patient location (outpatient vs. inpatient vs. Emergency Department/OR patient), specimen stability (centrifuge immediately/place on ice/keep at room temperature/etc.). Deliver processed specimens to the appropriate laboratory department or area.
• g. Provides customer service support to nursing units and physician offices on all lab related needs including, but not limited to, faxing results, phoning STAT or critical results, researching specimen requirements, assisting with electronic medical record system order codes. Responds to calls and pages within established timeframes.
• h. Readies specimens for shipment to a reference lab to include separating by temperature and site batching.
• i. Performs other clerical duties as assigned.
• j. May assist in orienting new staff to the duties of the position

Education High School Diploma or equivalent - Years of Experience - License and Certification Additional Qualifications Additional Skills Pay Range:

High School Diploma or equivalent

Years of Experience

License and Certification

Additional Qualifications

Additional Skills

Pay Range:

Payment Details: $19.50 - $27.30 The pay range listed for this position is the base hourly wage range the organization reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position at this time. Actual compensation is determined based on several factors, that may include seniority, education, training, relevant experience, relevant certifications, geography of work location, job responsibilities, or other applicable factors permissible by law. Compensation may exceed the base hourly rate depending on shift differentials, call pay, premium pay, overtime pay, and other additional pay practices, as applicable to the position and in accordance with the law.

As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment. More than 35,000 people working together. Nurses, doctors, technicians, therapists, researchers, teachers and more, making a difference in patients' lives. Your skill and compassion can make us even stronger.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

At Beth Israel Lahey Health, we are driving the change in health care that Massachusetts wants and needs. Our culture promotes continuous learning, growth, innovation and a sense of belonging. We make it a priority to offer comprehensive compensation and benefits and help you achieve a healthy and balanced life. While you're busy caring for and supporting our patients, we take care of you.