Laboratory - Phlebotomist

Cynet Health; Woodstock (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

The Cynet Health Laboratory is seeking a Phlebotomist for a 13-week assignment across multiple locations. You will perform phlebotomy, patient registration, and specimen handling while ensuring accuracy and safety.

Responsibilities include data entry in HIS/LIS, releasing orders, collecting samples, and communicating with providers. A minimum of 1 year phlebotomy experience and certification are required; travel to client sites is expected.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of phlebotomy experience.
• Certification required.
• Must be able to travel to multiple locations.
• Proficient with HIS and LIS systems for releasing orders and registering patients.

Responsibilities

• Performs patient registration, payment collection, and data entry of demographic and insurance information.
• Proficiently collects and labels blood specimens and other samples.
• Transports specimens to the lab and ensures specimen integrity.
• Uses LIS to receive specimens and track transportation to reference laboratories.
• Maintains safety and infection control practices at all times.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Patient interaction

Data entry

Safety compliance

Tools

HIS

LIS

Job description

Laboratory - Phlebotomist

Profession: Medical Laboratory

Specialty: Phlebotomist

Duration: 13 weeks

Shift: 40 hours schedule

Hours per Shift: 40

Experience: Minimum 1 year

License: N/A

Certifications: Certification Required

Must-Have: Phlebotomy experience required.

Description:Traveler will work at multiple locations.Motor Vehicle Report is required.Proficient with Client Information System (HIS) and Laboratory Information Systems (LIS) to release orders or register patients as needed.Performs patient registration, payment collection, data entry of demographic and insurance information, and other procedures as necessary to support efficient sample processing.Transfers patient test requests from scripts, requisitions, and verbal orders into the HIS and laboratory computer systems.Answers and screens telephone calls in a professional and helpful manner.Resolves unusual or unclear test orders by contacting the physician, nurse, or reference laboratory and documents actions taken.Refers all unresolved issues to the appropriate supervisor.Generates lists and labels and runs daily reports.Reviews order monitor and investigates the collection summary report.Assesses orders for special collection requirements, patient preparation, and appropriate order of draw.Accurately identifies patients using two patient identifiers.Proficiently performs phlebotomy on patient population to obtain blood specimens.Adheres to safety protocols and infection control practices at all times.Possesses the ability to assess patient response to procedures and interact with the patient at a level that is understandable and comfortable for the patient.Adjusts process as indicated based on patient reaction to procedures.Obtains medical or supervisory assistance as necessary.Accurately identifies and labels specimens with patient name, date of birth, date and time of collection, and collector code.Assures specimen integrity by using aseptic technique and following appropriate procedures.Proficiently collects other samples as indicated, including throat swabs, MRSA swabs, urine samples, heel sticks, finger sticks, blood cultures, and blood bank specimens.Performs arterial punctures to obtain blood specimens from adults, including the appropriate collection charge.Performs glucose tolerance and hormone stimulation specimen collection in the specified time increments, as well as accurate patient preparation.Performs research program and special collection kit specimen collection.Provides patient instruction in the collection and handling of personally collected specimens.Performs specialized sample collections including breath alcohol testing, random urine drug screens, pre-employment urine drug screens, and legal urine drug screens.Receives and accessions collected specimens using LIS, examines for testing acceptability, centrifuges, and aliquots specimens as needed, and delivers to the appropriate section in the laboratory or batches specimens for courier pick-up.Appropriately notifies testing personnel of stat requests.Accepts specimens from a variety of internal and external customers, sorts samples, resolves specimen identification or requisition issues, utilizes LIS to appropriately receive specimens, and packages and tracks specimens for transportation to reference laboratories.Possesses working knowledge of insurance processes specific to reference laboratories to assure billing is done in accordance with government regulations.Is knowledgeable of general insurance information as related to registration and basic rules related to billing such as proper use of collection dates.Drives personal vehicle to client sites, patient homes, or facilities.Performs accurate specimen collection at client sites, patient homes, or facilities.Transports specimens properly to the lab.Assures receipt of samples in the laboratory.Performs limited waived testing including blood glucose monitoring according to established procedures.At the supervisor's discretion, performs rapid flu and strep tests, mono testing, pregnancy testing, and dipstick urinalysis according to established procedures.Performs quality control procedures and proficiency testing accurately and as closely as possible to patient testing.Calls critical results to the appropriate licensed caregiver and charts reports as needed.Depending on the location, may be required to perform electrocardiogram tracing.Communicates critical results to authorized personnel.Performs result entry in the LIS.Performs temperature checks and cleans and checks laboratory glassware.Assists with inventory and maintenance of supplies at an appropriate level.Submits orders for supply acquisition, receives, and stocks supplies.Fills supply requests from clients and providers.Assists with orientation and training of new staff.Coaches in customer service excellence on an ongoing basis.Assures competence of new staff prior to release from training program.Provides input for performance evaluations for phlebotomy staff to the phlebotomy supervisor.Provides mentorship to phlebotomy staff as needed.Works collaboratively with the supervisor to ensure adequate staffing and skill mix.Evaluates new products as necessary and provides written documentation of evaluation activities as required by regulatory agencies.Demonstrates exemplary phle