Phlebotomist Full Time

Jack Hughston Memorial Hospital; Phenix City (AL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Jack Hughston Memorial Hospital in Phenix City, AL seeks a dedicated phlebotomy technician to collect and label specimens, verify orders, and enter data into the LIS system. The role requires accurate handling of samples and collaboration with nurses, technologists and physicians to ensure timely results.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma, phlebotomy training, and BLS certification, with preferred ASCP/ASPT phlebotomy credentials.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of Phlebotomy Training Program preferred.
• BLS certification required.
• ASCP or ASPT phlebotomy certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Answer phones and greet patients courteously.
• Collect and label specimens and enter into LIS promptly.
• Verify orders, obtain billing info and diagnosis codes.
• Enter patient data into computer.
• Prepare samples for analysis and handle STATs.
• Maintain records, logs, and documentation.
• Train new staff and students.
• Maintain clean work area and dispose of biohazard material properly.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Communication

Patient care

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Phlebotomy Training Program

ASCP or ASPT phlebotomy certification

Tools

LIS system

Job description

To ensure that quality diagnostic services are provided to the patient population for health maintenance and/or improvement. Cooperate and coordinate activities with the laboratory staff, medical staff, other health care professionals, clinical affiliations, administration and other disciplines as necessary for the provision of quality patient care.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

• Answer phones and greet patients appropriately, treating them in a courteous manner.
• Collect and label specimens accurately and in a timely manner while ensuring proper entry into the LIS system.
• Confirm handwritten orders with patients, verify tests ordered, and obtain accurate billing information and diagnosis codes.
• Accurately enter patient and test information into computer.
• Generate requisitions by entering tests ordered by provider and ensure proper collection criteria before collecting samples.
• Prepare samples for analysis by technologists/technicians.
• Place samples in centrifuge when appropriate.
• Communicate to technologists/technicians of specimens obtained for STATs and/or special handling.
• Process reference lab samples and enter data correctly in reference lab computer. Follow specimen collection and handling instructions.
• Ensure results are printed are accurately and distributed to providers and/or departments.
• Notify supervisor of any discrepancy in specimen collection process.
• Maintain required records, logs and documentation.
• Adhere to and comply with departmental policies, protocols and procedures (i.e. Procedure Manuals, Safety manual, Compliance Manual, etc).
• Assist in research/testing client information and package specimens properly for reference lab send-outs.
• Maintain required certifications; inform Lab Director and Human Resources of any changes or updates to certification status.
• Handle clerical tasks such as filing, faxing, data entry, and patient record scanning.
• Communicate all unresolved problems to appropriate supervisor or technologist on duty.
• Maintain a clean work area, and dispose of biohazard material properly.
• Assist with inventory management and restock supplies as necessary.
• Participate on teams and special projects when asked.
• Monitor pending log periodically and at the end of the shift to ensure all specimens have been collected, reporting to the technologist on duty for any specimen problems or delays.
• Participate in all applicable safety training sessions to include but not limited to fire drills, emergency preparedness drills, disaster drill. Know the locations and contents of safety manuals, SDS manuals, Emergency Disaster Kardex.
• Train new staff members and students.
• Perform designated lab testing (waived) under the supervision of the technician on duty.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Experience:

Preferred:

• 1 year phlebotomy experience within a hospital preferred.

Education:

Required:

• High School diploma or equivalent.

Preferred:

• Completion of Phlebotomy Training Program. Medical Assistant programs that incorporate Phlebotomy training may be substituted for Phlebotomy school training.

Special Qualifications:

Required:

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
• Must be able to work in an independent manner with little or no supervision.

Preferred:

• ASCP or ASPT phlebotomy certification
• Medical training and/or Medical terminology.
• Experience working with children and infant patients.

The Hughston Clinic, The Hughston Foundation, The Hughston Surgical Center, Hughston Clinic Orthopaedics, Hughston Medical, Hughston Orthopaedics Trauma, Hughston Orthopaedics Southeast and Jack Hughston Memorial Hospital participate in E-Verify. This company is an equal opportunity employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.