Phlebotomist

Hunt Regional Healthcare; Greenville (AL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Hunt Regional Healthcare is seeking a Phlebotomist to collect laboratory specimens for testing, record results for waived and moderate complexity tests, and follow all policy and regulatory requirements.

The role requires basic laboratory knowledge, ability to perform venipuncture and skin puncture, and strong English communication skills. Training may be provided for students and staff; HIPAA compliance and accuracy in specimen handling are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum education: High school diploma or equivalent.
• Knowledge of basic laboratory procedures and lab equipment.
• Phlebotomy methods and techniques.

Responsibilities

• Maintains adherence to HMHD Compliance Plan.
• Communicates issues affecting laboratory operations to Lab Leadership.
• Maintains patient identification accuracy for samples.
• Prepares specimens for testing and reference lab submission.
• Performs waived and moderate analytical processes under supervision.
• Maintains inventory of reagents and supplies.
• Performs additional duties as needed.

Skills

Computer literacy

Data entry

Interpersonal skills

Venipuncture

Skin puncture

English proficiency

Student training

Lab equipment care

Phlebotomy knowledge

Phlebotomy methods

Education

High school diploma

Tools

LIS

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY
Phlebotomist collects laboratory specimens for testing; performs and record test results for waived and moderate complexity testing, and must follow laboratory policy, documentation standards, and all applicable regulatory requirements.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS
Minimum Education: High school diploma or equivalent

Minimum Work Experience: None required beyond education/training requirement

Required Licenses/Certifications: None
Required Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities: Moderate ability with computer systems and data entry. Ability to establish good working relationships with various professional, technical and nontechnical staff. Ability to keep blood drawing trays and equipment clean and well organized. Ability to perform blood collection procedures using skin (micro) puncture and venipuncture. Ability to speak, read, write, and understand English effectively at a level appropriate for the job. Ability to train students as needed. Knowledge of basic laboratory procedures, laboratory precautions, and use
and care of laboratory equipment in assigned area. Knowledge of phlebotomy methods and techniques.
Preferred Qualification: Certification in phlebotomy or Medical Assisting

JOB SPECIFIC FUNCTIONS
1. Demonstrates an understanding of and adherence to the HMHD Compliance Plan.
2. Conduct reflects HMHD's values and a commitment to HMHD's Code of Conduct.
3. Attends the required corporate integrity and compliance training and education programs.
4. Demonstrates proficiency in understanding the materials presented during the corporate integrity and compliance training and education program.
5. Complies with all HIPAA standards.
6. Participates in training or teaching programs by providing assistance and guidance to students, new and current employees.
7. Signs off competencies for waived testing only as appropriate.
8. Assists in identification of opportunities for improvements in the laboratory (i.e. employee training, process improvement...etc.).
9. Understands and complies with good laboratory practice, regulatory and accreditation requirements.
10. Participates in quality assurance activities as assigned.
11. Communicates to Lab Leadership on concerns affecting laboratory operations.
12. Communicates critical values and testing delays to physicians, nursing staff, clients, and other hospital personnel.
13. Communicates and handles problems with customers, physicians and other hospital staff and responds to their needs in a timely manner.
14. Maintains positive patient identification for all such samples processed, using defined protocols.
15. Determines suitability of specimen for analysis, following established procedures, policies, and guidelines.
16. Demonstrates skills in specimen receiving, processing, including the LIS.
17. Prepares specimens for reference laboratory testing, ensures specimens are submitted in a timely manner.
18. Performs waived and moderate analytical process, calibration, maintenance and troubleshooting under the direction of the technical staff/supervisor.
19. Maintains adequate inventory of reagents and supplies as appropriate.
20. Performs other duties as needed.