Lab Support Tech- Worth PRN

Phoebe Putney Health System; Sylvester (GA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Phoebe Putney Health System in Georgia seeks a phlebotomist to perform venipuncture and heel sticks, collect specimens, provide specimen transport, and handle basic clerical duties within the laboratory setting. The role includes ensuring proper sample labeling and chain-of-custody where required.

Responsibilities also include drug testing collection, breath alcohol testing, and training new staff. Accuracy in documentation and adherence to procedures are essential for patient safety and

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• 6 months Phlebotomy experience required.
• CPT - Phlebotomy Technician Certification Required.

Responsibilities

• Perform venipuncture and capillary collections.
• Receive and accession specimens into the laboratory information system.
• Document and submits required information and data in a timely fashion.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and perform routine clerical duties as needed.
• Answer phone calls for test results, specimen requirements and general information.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Job Summary

Performs venipuncture and heel stick or finger techniques. Collects specimens, provides specimen transport, and performs clerical duties. May perform courier functions, patient registration, and specimen processing and point of care testing depending on job assignment. Performs legal drug testing collection and breath alcohol testing. Trains new employees and phlebotomy students.

Qualifications

High School Diploma required

Work Experience

6 months Phlebotomy experience required

Licenses and Certifications

CPT - Phlebotomy Technician Certification Required

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:

• Collection of chain of custody specimens for drug analysis and other drug collection protocols.
• Uses correct Chain-of-Custody form.
• Correctly identifies donor.
• Correctly documents all entries on Chain-of-Custody form.
• Ensures that specimen type is suitable for the requested test.
• Keeps samples at the appropriate storage temperature for transporting.

BLOOD COLLECTION:

• Perform venipuncture and capillary collections.
• Correctly identifies patient using two identifiers.
• 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.