Phlebotomist

UINTAH BASIN HEALTHCARE; Roosevelt (UT); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Basin Medical Center, Inc. seeks a part-time phlebotomist for on-site duties in Roosevelt, UT. You will perform venipuncture and specimen collection, ensuring patient comfort and adherence to test requirements.

Responsibilities include handling blood, urine, throat, and nasopharyngeal samples with care. You will identify patients, manage specimen transport, and maintain patient confidentiality while following all safety policies and hospital procedures.

Qualifications

• Proficient in venipuncture and specimen collection procedures.
• Knowledge of test requirements and proper sample handling.
• Ability to prioritize and perform duties with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Draw blood competently and expediently with minimal patient discomfort.
• Collect blood, urine, throat, and nasopharyngeal samples as required.
• Identify patients by requisition and ID band before collection.
• Prepare specimens for testing and transport to the laboratory.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and follow safety procedures.

Education

BLS Certification

Job description

Uintah Basin Medical Cntr
Roosevelt, UT 84066, USA

• On-site
• Technologist
• Part-Time
• Requisition #: PHLEB002301

Description

Job Summary

Performs venipunctures and skin punctures competently and expediently. Has thorough knowledge of test requirements, assists in Clinical Laboratory as needed. Responsibilities include blood cultures, blood, urine, throat, and nasopharyngeal samples.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Demonstrates Competency in the Following Areas:
• Consistently draws blood competently and expediently with as little patient discomfort as possible. Must be competent in vein, finger, and infant heel sticks. Include all age ranges from infant to adult.
• Able to perform therapeutic blood draws.
• Identifies the patient - comparing patient information on the requisition to the patient’s identification band before venipuncture is performed.
• Performs computer functions pertaining to patient orders, receiving, collection, and distribution of results and reports
• Displays courteous, professional manner towards patients, co-workers, nursing, and medical staff.
• Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors.
• Labels and records all test tubes, logs procedures, and files paperwork. Processes and prepares specimens for testing by centrifuging, separating as needed.
• Is knowledgeable about which color top tube to use and the volume of blood needed - knows test requirements.
• Follows Standard Precautions at all times.
• Disposes all sharps in a rigid sharps container.
• Cleans and supplies venipuncture trays.
• Maintains work areas. Orders supplies when needed.
• Requires minimal supervision in the performance of job duties.
• Completes duties in a time-efficient manner, knows how to prioritize STAT orders, ASAP orders, scheduled orders, and outpatients.
• Seeks guidance and direction as necessary.
• Demonstrates the value of the team concept on a consistent basis.
• Assists laboratory technicians, does clerical work when needed.
• Follows policies and procedures for the Clinical Laboratory and the hospital.
• Prepares samples for transport and distributes reports.

Professional Requirements

• Ensures that appearance and personal conduct are professional at all times.
• Excellent attendance record.
• Wears appropriate clothing for job functions. Wears ID badge.
• Works at maintaining a good rapport and a cooperative working relationship with physicians,administration, and staff.
• Represents the organization in a positive and professional manner in the community.
• Maintains patient confidentiality at all times.
• Complies with all organizational policies regarding ethical business practices.

Regulatory Requirements

• BLS Certification

Preferred

Team Player : Works well as a member of a group

Detail Oriented : Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Preferred

Self-Starter : Inspired to perform without outside help

Flexibility : Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals

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