Phlebotomist/Lab Support Tech

rivhs; Onancock (VA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

rivhs in Onancock, Virginia is seeking a Laboratory Support Tech I to perform routine specimen collections and handling according to SOPs. You will explain collection procedures to patients and travel to off-site locations as needed, maintaining confidentiality and proper labeling.

The role emphasizes inventory control, QA/QI adherence, and intra/interdepartmental communication to support accreditation standards and patient care outcomes.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED (Preferred).
• Phlebotomy or lab specimen training (Preferred).
• Direct patient care and/or phlebotomy experience (Preferred).

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates accuracy in laboratory specimen collection, handling and labeling.
• Maintains a safe environment and follows regulatory requirements.
• Collaborates with care teams to meet patient needs.
• Adheres to QA/QI programs and quality management procedures.
• Assists in training new personnel and students.

Skills

Attention to detail

Patient care

Laboratory procedures

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Phlebotomy or Lab Specimen training (Preferred)

Tools

Phlebotomy equipment

Job description

Onancock, Virginia

Hiring Range

$16.20 - $21.08/Hourly

Actual pay is determined based on job-related factors such as relevant experience, education, credentials, skills, internal equity, and business needs.

Overview

Works under the supervision of the Laboratory Supervisor/Manager/Director depending on the facility organizational chart. This position performs routine and special laboratory specimen collections, handling and distributions according to established protocols and standard operating procedures assuring collection of the appropriate specimen in correct container with appropriate labeling. The position is also responsible for explaining specimen collection procedures and instructions to patients, nurses, physicians, etc. The Laboratory Support Tech I may also be responsible for traveling to other patient off-sight locations to collect blood and transporting of specimens back to the lab depending on work site assignment. The Laboratory Support Tech I must maintain patient confidentiality and properly identify patients according to guidelines set forth by the facility (i.e. Patient Safety Goals). This position is responsible for maintaining proper inventory in the department and for keeping appropriate stock levels in collection basket. The Laboratory Support Tech I is required to follow all quality control and quality assurance guidelines established in the department to include accurate performance of job duties with proper documentation. The Laboratory Support Tech I is responsible for effective intradepartmental and interdepartmental communications to include such items as shift-to-shift "hand off", pending collection inquiries resolutions, etc. The position helps to maintain a constant state of readiness in the department to meet all Standards for accreditation from College of American Pathologist (CAP), DNV, State, OSHA, CLIA, etc. The Laboratory Support Tech I assists in the training of new and existing personnel as well as students.

What you will do

• Demonstrates accuracy in laboratory specimen collection, and handling based on orders including collection requirements, containers, volumes, techniques, scheduling, preservatives, patient instructions, distribution. Performance of job duties accurately and timely to ensure quality patient care.
• Maintains a safe environment by complying with RHS policies/procedures/regulatory requirements that support the National Patient Safety Goals and Quality Initiatives. Performs patient identification and labeling functions accurately according to policy and standard operating procedures. Recognizes and reports variances and provides resolutions. Uses appropriate protective equipment, body mechanics and follows safety guidelines and procedures; identifies and acts to resolve variances or suspected non-compliance reporting to management.
• Collaborates with providers, office staff, nurses, care givers and other team members involved in the care of the patient to provide for the specialized needs of the patient.
• Demonstrates compliance with department Quality Management Program, regulatory agency requirements, standard operating procedures to maintain accreditation with College of American Pathologists, DNV, CLIA, and other governmental and accrediting agency standards. Duties may include but are not limited to: preventative maintenance, quality control, verifications, audits, procedure reviews and demonstration of procedure knowledge, assistance with updates.
• Demonstrates compliance with laboratory QA/QI program.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED, (Preferred)
• Program Graduate, Phlebotomy or Lab Specimen training program (Preferred)
• Direct patient care and/or phlebotomy experience (Preferred)