phlebotomist II

Yale New Haven Health; Westerly (RI); On-site; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Yale New Haven Health seeks a Phlebotomist to obtain blood samples from inpatients and outpatients and to perform related clerical duties. The role includes registering patients into the HIS and ensuring accuracy in vouchers and registrations.

Responsibilities include phlebotomy, accessioning, and delivering excellent customer service while maintaining patient privacy. The role requires adherence to policies and collaboration with hospital staff.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Prior phlebotomy experience preferred.
• Certified or certified eligible with National Phlebotomy Association; valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record.

Responsibilities

• Perform phlebotomy on inpatients and outpatients following policy and ID procedures.
• Accession and receive specimens accurately and timely in the laboratory.
• Provide courteous customer service and protect patient privacy and comfort.
• Interact professionally with hospital staff.
• Review vouchers and registrations for accuracy and correct them as needed.
• Order tests in hospital and laboratory information systems; document results.
• Comply with universal precautions and safety policies.
• Maintain cleanliness of courier vehicle if applicable.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Customer service

HIS / hospital systems

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

HIS (Hospital Information System)

Job description

Overview

To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values - integrity, patient-centered, respect, accountability, and compassion - must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day.

Obtains blood samples, as required from Hospital inpatients and outpatients. Performs a number of clerical duties as assigned. Ability to register patients into the HIS.

EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran

Responsibilities

• 1. Phlebotomy
  • 1.1 Uses proper patient identification and specimen labeling procedures according to Laboratory policy
• 2. Accessioning and receiving Specimens
  • 2.1 Accurately and timely receives specimens into the laboratory
• 3. Customer Service
  • 3.1 Uses AIDET principles when performing phlebotomy and Demonstrates concerns for patient comfort and privacy
• 4. People
  • 4.1 Interacts professionally with all members of the hospital staff
• 5. Problem solving
  • 5.1 Reviews patient vouchers and registrations for accuracy and corrects them as indicated
• 6. Investigates and documents problems with unacceptable specimens
  • 6.1 Accurately orders tests in the hospital and laboratory computer systems
• 7. Regulation Compliance
  • 7.1 Complies with established laboratory and hospital policies for universal precautions and safety
• 8. Other duties
  • 8.1 Responsible for cleanliness of courier vehicle if applicable

Qualifications

EDUCATION

High school graduate or GED

EXPERIENCE

Prior experience in phlebotomy.

LICENSURE

Certified or certified eligible with National Phlebotomy Association preferred. Must have a current driver's license and an acceptable driving record.