Lab Support Tech- PRN Sumter

Phoebe Putney Health System; Americus (GA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Phoebe Putney Health System is seeking a phlebotomist to perform specimen collection for adult and pediatric patients, including venous and capillary draws, and to manage orders in the laboratory information system. The role includes clerical duties, patient interaction, and ensuring chain of custody for specialized tests.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or GED and at least 1 year of phlebotomy experience in a hospital setting; certification requirements are not specified

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 1 year of phlebotomy experience in a hospital setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collect chain of custody specimens for drug screens and breath alcohol testing.
• Perform venipuncture and capillary collections.
• Identify patients using two identifiers.
• Accession and document specimens in the laboratory information system.
• Answer phone and perform general clerical duties.
• Maintain patient confidentiality.
• Attend mandatory trainings and competency evaluations.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Summary

Performs specimen collection on adult and pediatric patients including venous, capillary, and blood culture samples. Orders laboratory tests in the laboratory information system, processes, files requisitions, answers telephone, general clerical duties, and customer service. Performs legal drug testing collection and breath alcohol testing, as needed. Trains new employees and phlebotomy students, as needed. Follows all hospital and laboratory policies and procedures.

Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED (Required)

Work Experience

1 year of phlebotomy experience in a hospital setting (Preferred)

Licenses and Certifications

Required Certifications/Licensures: Not Applicable

Essential Functions

DOCUMENTATION:

• Documents and submits required information and data in a timely fashion.
• Clearly and accurately documents designated processes, policies, products, service offerings, etc.
• Ensures that documentation is tailored to expected readers / users.
• Uses correct terminology.
• Conforms to required style and format.

DRUG SCREEN & BREATH ALCOHOL COLLECTION/COURIER PICKUP:

• Collect chain of custody specimens for drug screen and breath alcohol testing, using required collection and identification protocols.
• Ensures that specimen type is suitable for the requested test.
• As needed, act as courier to pick up and deliver outreach specimens. Requires minimum age and current satisfactory MVR background check.
• Ensures correct specimen type and correct specimen temperature for transport.

BLOOD COLLECTION:

• Perform venipuncture and capillary collections.
• Correctly identifies patient using two identifiers.
• Utilizes bar code scanning device to ensure correct identification.
• Collects the proper tubes for each specimen, in the proper sequence.

SPECIMEN RECEIPT:

• Receive and accession specimens into laboratory/hospital computer system.
• Correctly documents the receipt of each specimen in the Laboratory Information System.

LABORATORY CLERICAL FUNCTIONS:

• Answers phone calls for test results, specimen requirements and general information using the lab computer and other resources.
• Maintains patient confidentiality.
• Performs routine clerical duties as needed.

Additional Duties

• Adheres to the hospital and departmental attendance and punctuality guidelines.
• Performs all job responsibilities in alignment with the core values, mission and vision of the organization.
• Performs other duties as required and completes all job functions as per departmental policies and procedures.
• Maintains current knowledge in present areas of responsibility (i.e., self education, attends ongoing educational programs).
• Attends staff meetings and completes mandatory in-services and requirements and competency evaluations on time.
• Demonstrates competency at all levels in providing care to all patients based on age, sex, weight, and demonstrated needs.
• For non-clinical areas, has attended training and demonstrates usage of age- specific customer service skills.
• Wears protective clothing and equipment as appropriate.