Phlebotomist

SHELBY COUNTY HEALTH CARE CORPORATION; Memphis (TN); Sur place; USD 40 000 - 55 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Shelby County Health Care Corporation is seeking an experienced phlebotomist to join our evening shift team. This role collects blood specimens from inpatients and outpatients, ensuring patient comfort and safety while adhering to HIPAA and lab policies.

Responsibilities include specimen preparation, proper labeling, and timely transport to the appropriate laboratories. Applicants should have phlebotomy training and hospital experience; high school diploma or equivalent is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Completion of an approved Lab Liaison Technician or Phlebotomy Technician program.
• Experience with blood collection and specimen handling in hospital setting preferred.

Responsabilités

• Obtains and prepares specimens and performs tests in accordance with department policies and standards.
• Performs venous, capillary, puncture and micro-sticks on inpatients and outpatients using proper techniques.
• Visits patient bedside to collect blood specimens and explains procedures to patients.
• Verifies patient identification and labels and transports specimens to labs.
• Maintains records, equipment, and a safe environment; supports other departments as needed.
• Demonstrates confidentiality and participates in performance improvement activities.

Connaissances

Blood collection

Phlebotomy

Patient care

Formation

High School Diploma or equivalent

Phlebotomy Technician training

Lab Liaison Technician training

Description du poste

1:30p.m.-10:00p.m Evening ShiftObtains blood/specimen samples and performs various screening tests. Collects venous, capillary and micro specimens from patients; prepares and transports specimens and test requests to appropriate laboratories.What you will doObtains and prepares specimens and performs tests in accordance with department policies, procedures and standards and with consideration given to risk management, infection control practices, and patient safety practices. • Performs venous, capillary, puncture and micro-sticks on inpatients and outpatients using proper techniques to prevent nerve damage, blood clots or serious bleeding. • Visits patient’s bedside to collect blood specimens. • Calms and reassures patients who are anxious or apprehensive about having blood specimen withdrawn; explains to patient why specimen is needed in order to elicit cooperation. • Verifies patient’s identification and labels on specimen according to policy. • Transports specimens and tests requests to appropriate labs. • Demonstrates knowledge and skills to provide care, maintains clinical competency and meets age-specific patient needs in a caring, compassionate, and sensitive manner.Interacts and works collaboratively in a customer responsive and courteous manner in compliance with MEDCARE standards and promoting patient/customer satisfaction.Prepares and maintains required records, reports and files for administrative and compliance purposes.Maintains equipment, instruments and supplies. Reports malfunction of equipment to supervisor. Maintains a clean, orderly, safe environment for patients and personnel. Assists in the evaluation of new or modified techniques and methods.Maintains confidentiality in matters relating to patient/family, department and hospital information. Adheres to established department and organization policies (i.e. HIPAA, Confidentiality, and Compliance Policies).Completes required continuous training and education, including department specific requirements. Responds to problems/opportunities to improve work environment and participates in unit based performance improvement activities.Provides support and clinical assistance to nursing, laboratory and other departments as needed. Assists in the orientation and supervision of new staff members and students when they provide patient care, treatment and services as part of their trainingProvides coverage for relief and absences. Demonstrates flexibility to work nights, weekends and holidays to provide continuous laboratory coverage as required.Physical DemandsStanding - ConstantlyWalking - ConstantlySitting - RarelyLifting - FrequentlyCarrying - FrequentlyPushing - OccasionallyPulling - OccasionallyClimbing - OccasionallyBalancing - OccasionallyStooping - FrequentlyKneeling - FrequentlyCrouching - FrequentlyCrawling - OccasionallyReaching - FrequentlyHandling - FrequentlyGrasping - FrequentlyFeeling - ConstantlyTalking - ConstantlyHearing - ConstantlyRepetitive Motions - ConstantlyEye/Hand/Foot Coordination - ConstantlyRegional One Health is an equal opportunity employer.EducationEducation LevelEducation DetailsRequired/ PreferredHigh School Diplomaor equivalentRequiredandCompletion of an approved Lab Liaison Technician or Phlebotomy Technician training programRequiredandQualified by education, training or experience to work with the neonate, infant, adolescent, adult and/or geriatric patient population as specialty assignment dictatesRequiredWork ExperienceExperienceExperience DetailsRequired/ PreferredAt least 1 year experienceblood collection/phlebotomy experience in a hospital settingPreferred