Phlebotomist

Graceworks Lutheran Services; Kotzebue (AK); On-site; USD 30,307 - 41,328; Full time

Job summary

Maniilaq Association provides phlebotomy and specimen processing support to laboratory staff and health center clients in Kotzebue, AK. The role includes capillary and venipuncture, specimen handling, data entry into LIS, and on-call phlebotomy duties to ensure timely testing and patient care.

Minimum requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent; phlebotomy certification or one year of experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Requires phlebotomy certification or one year of phlebotomy experience preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.

Responsibilities

• Procures specimens appropriate for the requirements of ordered tests.
• Maintains proper patient preparation and specimen collection, identification, preservation, transportation, and processing.
• Follows hospital infection control policies and antiseptic collection procedures.
• Enters patient information and test results into the laboratory information system.
• Processes specimens for routine and STAT work in the laboratory information system.
• Participates in the training and orientation of new employees.
• Provides phlebotomy services, including on-call as needed; responds to disasters as required.
• Works in an organized manner to meet established deadlines.
• Demonstrates age-specific knowledge for sample collection and result interpretation.
• Communicates clearly with staff and the public; builds positive relationships.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Maniilaq Association isa P.L. 93-638 Native/Indian Preference/EEO Employer

POSITION SUMMARY

Provides support services to the laboratory technical staff and nursing. Acts as a laboratory information resource to health center staff and clients. Processes specimens for testing. Provides appropriate and timely acquisition of patient specimens by capillary and venipuncture. Performs a variety of clerical tasks related to specimen processing and patient billing. Reports directly to the Laboratory Manager or designee.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Procures specimens appropriate for the requirements of ordered tests.
• Maintains a system providing proper patient preparation and proper specimen collection, identification, preservation, transportation, and processing.
• Understands hospital infection control policies and antiseptic collection procedures.
• Enters patient information and test results into laboratory information system.
• Processes specimens for routine and STAT work using the laboratory information system.
• Participates in the training and orientation of new employees.
• Provides phlebotomy services whenever required, including on-call as needed. Responds to internal or external disasters as needed.
• Conducts work in such a manner as to be organized and meet established deadlines.
• Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of the developmental stages of patients throughout the continuum of life as they relate to the collection of specimens and the interpretation of results. Responsible for age specific knowledge.
• Is clear and concise, both verbally and in writing when communicating with staff and the public. Builds effective, supportive relationships with co-workers and internal/external customers. Uses positive interpersonal skills to promote success of team members and promote laboratory and health center goals.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job Qualifications:

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

High school diploma or equivalent. Phlebotomy certification or one year of phlebotomy experience preferred.

Other Job Information (if applicable):

DISCLAIMER

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be considered an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel in this job, and the employer reserves the right to revise or change this description. This description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each of the above essential duties and meet physical demands. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to meet those conditions.