Phlebotomist

SUN Behavioral Health; Erlanger (KY); On-site; USD 19,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

SUN Behavioral Health in Kentucky is seeking a Phlebotomist to collect and prepare blood specimens for laboratory testing.

The role includes verifying patient information, ensuring proper specimen collection, and representing the lab to patients and families. Certification in phlebotomy is required where state regulations dictate; prior phlebotomy experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required
• Current phlebotomy certification if required by state
• Preferred: some college coursework
• Experience in phlebotomy preferred

Responsibilities

• Collect and prepare blood specimens for laboratory testing.
• Represent the laboratory to patients and families.
• Review physician orders and obtain patient demographics.
• Verify patient identification and correct specimen type for tests requested.
• Print or complete requisitions as needed.
• Maintain lab area cleanliness and proper inventory.
• Respond to stat draw requests as needed.
• Communicate any concerns to the RN on duty.

Job description

Position Summary

Collects and prepares blood specimens for laboratory testing. Represents the laboratory to patients and their families. Reviews physician orders and obtains clinical and demographic information. May print requisitions or complete requisitions and verifies patient identification and correct specimen type for tests requested.

Position Summary

Collects and prepares blood specimens for laboratory testing. Represents the laboratory to patients and their families. Reviews physician orders and obtains clinical and demographic information. May print requisitions or complete requisitions and verifies patient identification and correct specimen type for tests requested.

Position Responsibilities

Clinical / Technical Skills (40% of performance review)

• Utilized accurate phlebotomy technique using standard precautions
• Utilizes safe and compliant venipuncture techniques
• Can verbalize the rationale behind collection techniques, bleeding times, and proper collection techniques
• Prioritizes duties to achieve efficiency when making rounds on the patient floors for lab draws
• Ensures appropriate two step patient identification process
• Responds to stat draw requests as needed
• Communicates to the RN on duty any medical concerns that may be encountered during lab draws
• Can verbalize the difference in routine and stat lab draw processes
• Maintains equipment and inventory of needed supplies and ensures dates of expiration on tubes are not expired
• Responsible to ensure that the laboratory area is clean and free from clutter and all
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Safety (15% of performance review)

• Strives to create a safe, healing environment for patients and family members
• Follows all safety rules while on the job.
• Reports near misses, as well as errors and accidents promptly.
• Corrects minor safety hazards.
• Communicates with peers and management regarding any hazards identified in the workplace.
• Attends all required safety programs and understands responsibilities related to general, department, and job specific safety.
• Participates in quality projects, as assigned, and supports quality initiatives.
• Supports and maintains a culture of safety and quality.

Teamwork (15% of performance review)

• Works well with others in a spirit of teamwork and cooperation.
• Responds willingly to colleagues and serves as an active part of the hospital team.
• Builds collaborative relationships with patients, families, staff, and physicians.
• The ability to retrieve, communicate, and present data and information both verbally and in writing as required
• Demonstrates listening skills and the ability to express or exchange ideas by means of the spoken and written word.
• Demonstrates adequate skills in all forms of communication.
• Adheres to the Standards of Behavior

Integrity (15% of performance review)

• Strives to always do the right thing for the patient, coworkers, and the hospital
• Adheres to established standards, policies, procedures, protocols, and laws.
• Applies the Mission and Values of SUN Behavioral Health to personal practice and commits to service excellence.
• Supports and demonstrates fiscal responsibility through supply usage, ordering of supplies, and conservation of facility resources.
• Completes required trainings within defined time periods, as established by job description, policies, or hospital leadership
• Exemplifies professionalism through good attendance and positive attitude, at all times.
• Maintains confidentiality of patient and staff information, following HIPAA and other privacy laws.
• Ensures proper documentation in all position activities, following federal and state guidelines.

Compassion (15% of performance review)

• Demonstrates accountability for ensuring the highest quality patient care for patients.
• Willingness to be accepting of those in need, and to extend a helping hand
• Desire to go above and beyond for others
• Understanding and accepting of cultural diversity and differences

Qualifications

Education

• Required: High school diploma or GED. Current certification in phlebotomy in state of employment, where required by state regulations.
• Preferred: Some college classes
• Maintains education and development appropriate for position.

Experience

• Preferred: One year of phlebotomy experience.
• May substitute education for experience