Phlebotomist - Fayette, AL

DCH Health System; Fayette (AL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

DCH Health System is seeking a phlebotomist to obtain and prepare specimens for laboratory testing and verify patient orders.

You will collect blood samples by venipuncture or capillary methods from patients of all ages and perform DOT urine drug screens as required. The role emphasizes safety, infection control, and accurate record keeping in a on-site setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required or preferred in related field.
• Phlebotomy certification is preferred by the employer.
• BLS certification must be obtained within 90 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Obtain and prepare specimens for laboratory testing and verify patient orders.
• Collect blood specimens by venipuncture or capillary methods across age groups.
• Perform admission, request, receipt, and reporting of lab specimens.
• Verify orders and resolve conflicts to benefit the patient.
• Maintain safety, infection control, and proper use of supplies.
• Educate patients on specimen collection and assist with waived test proficiency testing.
• Provide courier and supply services and address client concerns with management when needed.
• Assist with record keeping and adhere to all policy procedures.

Skills

Phlebotomy experience

Patient education

Infection control

Safety awareness

Computer literacy

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Phlebotomy certification (preferred)

BLS certification within 90 days

Tools

Electronic mail

Time and attendance software

Learning management software

Intranet

Job description

Obtain and prepare specimens for laboratory testing, perform admissions, and verify patient orders.

• Collects blood specimens by venipuncture or capillary methods on neonatal, infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients in a timely manner and collects urine drug screens according to Department of Transportation specifications.


• Performs admission, request, receipt, and reporting of lab specimens.


• Verifies orders entered by others and work through conflicting orders to the benefit of the patient.


• Participates in economical utilization of supplies and ensures that phlebotomy equipment is maintained in a clean and safe manner


• Participates in patient education of specimen collection and assists nursing with waived test proficiency testing.


• Provides courier and supply services for clients and brings client concerns or issues to the attention of management, if it is not within their scope to resolve.


• Assists with record keeping in the department.


• Adheres to infection control and safety practices according to policies and procedures

DCH Standards

• Maintains performance, patient and employee satisfaction and financial standards as outlined in the performance evaluation.


• Performs compliance requirements as outlined in the Employee Handbook.


• Must adhere to the DCH Behavioral Standards including creating positive relationships with patients/families, coworkers, colleagues and with self.


• Performs essential job functions in a manner that ensures the safety of patients, visitors and employees.


• Identifies and reduces unsafe practices that may result in harm to patients, visitors and employees.


• Recognizes and takes appropriate action to reduce risks and hazards to promote safety for patients, visitors and employees.


• Requires use of electronic mail, time and attendance software, learning management software and intranet.


• Must adhere to all DCH Health System policies and procedures.


• All other duties as assigned.

High School diploma or equivalent required. Phlebotomy certification by an accredited agency is preferred. Basic knowledge of human anatomy and medical terminology is required. Strong computer skills and people skills are required. General office skills and good telephone etiquette are required. Must obtain BLS certification within 90 days of employment and maintain certification thereafter. Must be able to read, write, speak and comprehend English. Valid AL drivers’ license and insurability required.