Lab Support Tech ED RRMC

Riverside Health; Newport News (VA); Hybrid; USD 22,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Riverside Health System is seeking a Phlebotomist/Processor in Newport News, VA. The role performs routine blood collections, processes specimens, and ensures patient safety and proper documentation in a QA/QI environment.

You will register patients, explain procedures, and maintain adequate inventory while supporting interdepartmental communications and training of staff. RHS emphasizes confidentiality and accreditation readiness.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required or preferred.
• 1 year Phlebotomy and Specimen Processing experience preferred.
• PBT or CPT certifications preferred upon hire.
• Must follow CAP, DNV, OSHA and CLIA guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with physicians and staff to meet patient needs.
• Maintain a safe environment by following RHS policies and regulatory requirements.
• Register patients and order tests as requested by physicians.
• Perform blood collections and process specimens accurately for analysis.
• Ensure QA/QI compliance and proper documentation.
• Support training of new staff and students.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Specimen Processing

Patient Safety

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

1 year Phlebotomy and Specimen Processing (Preferred)

Tools

ASCP PBT CPT Certifications

Job description

Overview

Newport News, Virginia Hiring Range $16.20 - $21.08/Hourly
Actual pay is determined based on job-related factors such as relevant experience, education, credentials, skills, internal equity, and business needs.
Works under the supervision of the RRMC ED Nurse Manager.

Responsibilities

This position performs routine and special blood collections according to established protocols and standard operating procedures.
The position is also responsible for explaining specimen collection procedures and instructions to patients, nurses, physicians, etc.
The phlebotomist/processor must maintain patient confidentiality and properly identify patients according to guidelines set forth by the facility (i.e. Patient Safety Goals).
This position is responsible for maintaining proper inventory in the department and for keeping appropriate stock levels in collection basket.
The phlebotomist/processor receives, labels, processes and distributes specimens to the appropriate work area in preparation for laboratory analysis.
This position registers patients into the information systems and orders the appropriate tests as requested by the physician.
The phlebotomist/processor is required to follow all quality control and quality assurance guidelines established in the department to include accurate performance of job duties with proper documentation.
The phlebotomist/processor is responsible for effective intradepartmental and interdepartmental communications to include such items as shift-to-shift "hand off", pending collection inquiries resolutions, etc.
The position helps to maintain a constant state of readiness in the department to meet all Standards for accreditation from College of American Pathologist (CAP), DNV, State, OSHA, CLIA, etc.
The phlebotomist/processor assists in the training of new and existing personnel as well as students.
The phlebotomist/processor adheres to hospital, infection control and departmental policies and procedures; maintains a professional demeanor/appearance and exhibits a positive attitude.

What you will do

• Collaborates with physicians and physician office staff, nursing and nursing representatives to provide for the specialized needs of the patients.
• Maintains a safe environment by complying with RHS policies/procedures/regulatory requirements that support the National Patient Safety Goals and Quality Initiatives.
• Recognizes and reports variances and provides resolutions.
• Uses appropriate protective equipment, body mechanics and follows safety guidelines and procedures; identifies and acts to resolve variances or suspected non-compliance to management.
• Demonstrates compliance with laboratory QA/QI program.
• Performance of job duties completed accurately to ensure quality patient care.
• Responsible for ensuring department is maintaining accreditation from College of American Pathologist (CAP), DNV and other accrediting agency standards (as required) within the department.

Qualifications

Education

High School Diploma or GED, (Preferred)

Experience

1 year Phlebotomy and Specimen Processing (Preferred)

Licenses and Certifications

• Phlebotomy Technician (PBT) - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) Upon Hire(Preferred)
• or Certified Phlebotomy technician (CPT) - National Healthcareer Association (NHA) Upon Hire(Preferred)

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