Phlebotomist Outreach PD

Lifespan; East Providence (RI); On-site; USD 24,369 - 38,435; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare organization is seeking a Mobile Phlebotomist in East Providence, RI. This role involves obtaining blood and other patient specimens as per established procedures. Candidates should have a high school diploma, phlebotomy certification, and the ability to perform venipunctures on patients of all ages. The position offers flexible shifts and requires strong interpersonal and clerical skills. This is a per diem role focused on patient-centered care and compliance with health standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Phlebotomy certificate through National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences.
• Ability to perform venipuncture techniques on adults, children, and infants.

Responsibilities

• Perform venipunctures and collect patient specimens.
• Provide patient with forms for tests and give instructions.
• Maintain records on sample procurement.

Skills

Venipuncture techniques

Interpersonal skills

Clerical skills

Knowledge of blood collection procedures

Education

High school diploma or GED

Phlebotomy certificate

Job description

SUMMARY

Under supervision of the Manager Laboratory Outreach Services or guidance of the Lead Phlebotomist, performs responsibilities associated with obtaining blood and various other patient specimens in accordance with department procedures. Obtains samples ordered by physicians for routine and specialized tests on assigned unit. Takes samples from pediatric and adult patients on outpatient units. Transports specimens and completes basic records. Fosters patient and family centered care and nursing services in accordance with the Brown University Health and The Miriam Hospital's mission, vision, values, with consideration of the life span, including all developmental stages as well as cultural patterns.

Brown University Health employees are expected to successfully role model the organization's values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence as these values guide our everyday actions with patients, customers and one another.

In addition to our values, all employees are expected to demonstrate the core Success Factors which tell us how we work together and how we get things done.

• Instill Trust and Value Differences
• Patient and Community Focus and Collaborate

RESPONSIBILITIES

Performs various functions associated with the computer system to assure proper collection and documentation of patient specimens. Patient Registration including Patient Identification and verification, Patient Look-up, enter patient demographics, insurance information, guarantor, PCP, ordering provider, order tests, enter diagnostic codes, ordering provider following established policies and procedures for patient identification and verification, registration, test orders, medical necessity, and document scanning. Manage Advanced Beneficiary Notice (ABNSN) to include obtaining supporting diagnostic codes, document review, patient signature, document management and scanning. Performs related clerical activities such as medical necessity follow-up, sorts and files records, daily checklists, answering phones, report delivery, receiving patient into clinical treatment area, as necessary. Maintains/monitors standing orders for expiration and renewals confirming tasks are followed through to completion. Provides patient with forms for test, gives instructions regarding any special preparation necessary prior to specimen collection test or appointment. May contact additional patient information to complete patient records. Schedules venipunctures or capillary blood punctures according to priority and type of test, such as timed studies. Utilizes computer-generated collection labels and references Pathology Handbook as necessary to ensure collection of specimens is in accordance with established procedures, i.e., specimens are collected in proper containers and meet special collection requirements as appropriate. Duties are performed according to hospital policy and observance of universal precautions. Verifies identity of patient following established procedures and proper patient preparation prior to venipuncture such as fasting or special diet. Obtains blood samples from patient according to venipuncture or capillary puncture technique. Alerts nursing staff or supervisor to any deviations from puncture or adverse patient condition. May collect other types of specimens (throat culture etc.). May require processing of samples to include centrifuging samples and specimen tracking. Obtains samples for specialized tests (thyroid Releasing hormone, therapeutic drug monitoring, and D-Xylose tolerance). Verifies volume and timing of dosage. May monitor patient as assigned to observe reactions, including Diaphoresis, sleeping, etc. May be required to perform bleeding times. Labels, wraps and transports samples according to type and urgency of sample. Maintains records on sample procurement. Performs duties according to hospital policy and universal precautions. Performs various functions associated with the computer system to assure proper collection and documentation of patient specimens. Register patients and order tests following established policies and procedures for patient identification and verification, registry, test orders, medical necessity and document scanning. Performs related clerical activities such as, sorts and files records, daily checklists, answering phones, report delivery, receiving patient into clinical/treatment area and as necessary, interviews patient to obtain insurance, biographical and medical information to complete registration records. Provides patient with forms for test, gives instructions regarding any special preparation necessary prior to test or appointment. May contact patient to return and repeat tests. May contact outside agency physician office to obtain additional patient information to complete patient records. All essential functions performed in this position reflect the age specific needs of the patients. Follows established procedures, guidelines and protocols when obtaining samples at the patient's home. Performs other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Phlebotomy certificate through National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences and/or completion of a Phlebotomy certificate program to include formal internship demonstrating 100 successful venipunctures.
• In lieu of internship, 6 months of phlebotomy experience may be considered.
• In lieu of phlebotomy certification, 5+ years direct phlebotomy experience may be considered.

Experience

• Ability to perform venipuncture techniques and capillary puncture on adults, children and infants.
• Interpersonal skills to obtain and provide information to patients and to explain procedures effectively in order to allay fears and anxiety.
• Demonstrated knowledge and skills necessary to provide care patients with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and cultural patterns in each step of the care process.
• Clerical skills to prepare and maintain records and reports, including keyboard skills to enter information.
• Familiarity with blood collector equipment, anticoagulants, special precautions and interference.
• Ability to distinguish chromatic colors.
• Phlebotomy certificate required.

Work Environment and Physical Requirements

• Works with in-patient care environment with considerable walking between units and where some physical effort may be required to deal with patients who are uncooperative.
• Some exposure to odors when handling specimens.
• Exposure to communicable diseases while administering to patients, however chance of injury is minimized by adherence to established infection control procedures.
• Manual dexterity to perform venipunctures.

Supervisory Responsibility

None.

Pay Range $17.69-$27.90

EEO STATEMENT

Brown University Health is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, ethnicity, sexual orientation, ancestry, genetics, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran, or marital status. Brown University Health is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

LOCATION

Mobile (Float) Phlebotomist-Multiple Locations - 164 Summit Ave Providence, Rhode Island 02906

WORK TYPE

Per Diem (6) 8 hr shifts and (2) 4 hrs Sat shifts per month

WORK SHIFT

Variable

DAILY HOURS

Per Diem - As required

DRIVING REQUIRED

No