Phlebotomist 2 - Franklin

Montgomery College; Franklin (TN); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Phlebotomist to join their team in Franklin. In this role, you will perform essential phlebotomy tasks, ensuring patient safety and specimen integrity while providing excellent customer service. Your expertise will be valued as you work closely with laboratory and medical staff to facilitate accurate testing processes. If you are passionate about healthcare and have a knack for patient interaction, this is an exciting opportunity to make a difference in the lives of patients every day.

Qualifications

• 1 year of work experience in phlebotomy or related field.
• High School Diploma or GED required for this position.

Responsibilities

• Perform patient check-in and update information in the registration system.
• Administer blood draws and maintain specimen integrity following protocols.
• Provide customer service and assist patients with collection procedures.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Specimen Collection

Patient Assessment

Customer Service

Quality Assurance

Equipment Maintenance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Phlebotomist 2 - Franklin

Apply locations Franklin, TN time type Full time posted on Posted Yesterday job requisition id R-39922

Discover Vanderbilt University Medical Center: Located in Nashville, Tennessee, and operating at a global crossroads of teaching, discovery, and patient care, VUMC is a community of individuals who come to work each day with the simple aim of changing the world. It is a place where your expertise will be valued, your knowledge expanded, and your abilities challenged. Vanderbilt Health is committed to an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and where your uniqueness is sought and celebrated.

Organization: Phlebotomy - VPLS

Job Summary:

Performs Phlebotomy with minimal guidance. Responsible for accessioning specimens or patient tissue materials for testing including packaging specimens or tissue materials to be sent out to referring laboratory. Works closely with all laboratory staff, medical staff, and external customers. Performs customer service functions including telephone etiquette and basic troubleshooting and problem resolution.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs patient check-in procedure and updates patient information as necessary in registration system.
• When applicable, places generic manual orders and sends to Specimen Receiving or to the Patient Service Specialist for accessioning.
• Instructs patients on proper collection of urine, stool, sputum and saliva specimens, and provides appropriate collection supplies.
• Administers oral solutions for glucose tolerance testing according to established training and identifies the best method for retrieving blood samples and other specimens.
• Demonstrates Credo behaviors in all interactions including explaining blood draw procedures to patients, answering any questions about the process and assisting patients, co-workers and internal customers as appropriate.
• Verifies patient identification with two identifiers both before and after venipuncture, labeling tubes immediately following the venipuncture in front of the patient.
• Maintains specimen integrity by using aseptic technique, following department procedures and obtains blood specimens by performing venipunctures and capillary sticks according to age specific guidelines.
• Processes specimens to prepare them for laboratory testing, to include centrifuging and aliquoting of blood samples. Packages and stores specimens appropriately for transport using guidance from lab test directories.
• Takes responsibility for safety checks, supply management and assists with training. Preceptor to students and new hires.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES

• Phlebotomy (Intermediate): Demonstrates mastery of phlebotomy in practical applications of a difficult nature. Possesses sufficient knowledge, training, and experience to be capable of successfully delivering products and services using phlebotomy without requiring support and instruction from others.
• Specimen Collection (Intermediate): Demonstrates mastery of specimen collection in practical applications of a difficult nature. Possesses sufficient knowledge, training, and experience to be capable of successfully delivering specimen collection services without requiring support and instruction from others.
• Quality Assurance (Novice): Has provided continuous analysis and evaluation of assignment work processes, constantly striving for improvement in the way tasks and activities are accomplished.
• Equipment Maintenance (Novice): Possesses sufficient fundamental proficiency to successfully demonstrate the ability to maintain equipment, products, or systems in practical applications of moderate difficulty.
• Patient Assessment (Intermediate): Demonstrates mastery of patient assessments in practical applications of a difficult nature.
• Customer Service (Novice): Demonstrates the ability to influence customers and responds quickly and efficiently to customer service requests.

Position Qualifications:

Work Experience: 1 year

Education: High School Diploma or GED

Vanderbilt Health is committed to fostering an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and is committed to the principles of equal opportunity. EOE/Vets/Disabled.