Phlebotomist (Part-Time)

GILA REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER; Silver City (NM); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

GILA REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER in Silver City, NM seeks a Phlebotomist to perform blood draws, process specimens, answer phones, and handle related clerical duties, while ensuring accurate data entry into the LIS.

You will assist in specimen processing, review physician orders, maintain HIPAA compliance, and support the department as a preceptor for new staff.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required or equivalent.
• ASCP registration preferred; if certified, maintain current status.
• BLS certification within 4 months of hire.
• Phlebotomy training preferred.
• Knowledge of medical terminology preferred.
• Accurate typing skills essential.

Responsibilities

• Performs phlebotomy draws including venipuncture, heel and finger sticks.
• Performs therapeutic phlebotomy under direction.
• Submit and track successful heel and finger sticks annually.
• Process specimens for send-out and prepare for LIS submission.
• Review orders for correct tests and LIS entry.
• Answer phones, receive faxes, and distribute reports.
• Maintain HIPAA compliance and document quality variances.
• Serve as a preceptor for new phlebotomists.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Typing

HIPAA knowledge

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma or GED

ASCP registration preferred

AHA BLS certification within 4 months of hire

Phlebotomy training preferred

Knowledge of medical terminology preferred

Accurate typing skills

Tools

MEDITECH system

Job description

Description

The Phlebotomist is responsible for Phlebotomy draws as well as a variety of secretarial duties. S/he obtains and processes specimens, answers phones, maintains physician orders, and enters accurate billing information into the computer system. Also assists in specimen processing area- processing specimens to be run in the laboratory and processing send out specimens. Entering send out specimens onto the reference laboratory ’batch’ for submitting via the LIS.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Performs Phlebotomy draws, including venipuncture, and heel and fingers sticks, in a timely manner.
• Performs therapeutic phlebotomy under the direction of the Medical Director/ Pathologist.
• Must submit and track 5 successful heel and finger sticks annually.
• Orders Lab work for physicians. Reviews physician orders for diagnosis and physician signature.
• Processes specimens for send out, including spinning, pouring off serum, plasma, urines and stabilizing per temperature requirements.
• Compiles monthly order statistics, ensuring up-to-date standing orders.
• Submits patient orders and insurance information to patient access for clinic and other outreach sites.
• Reviews orders to assure correct tests were placed into the LIS
• Answers phone, receives faxes, and distributes mail and patient reports.
• Completes quality variances in MEDITECH.
• Follows up on variances – phoning patients and / or providers for recollect or updated orders
• Serves as a preceptor for new Phlebotomists.
• Attends department meetings.
• Maintains working knowledge of current Laboratory Compliance and HIPAA regulations.
• Process specimens, spins ang packages specimens.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Requirements

EDUCATION & TRAINING REQUIREMENTS

• High School Diploma or GED
• ASCP registration preferred. If ASCP certified, must maintain valid certification.
• AHA BLS certification within 4 months of hire
• Phlebotomy training preferred
• Knowledge of medical terminology preferred
• Accurate typing skills

WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Secretarial experience preferred
• Experience in a healthcare setting preferred

Note: Job description available upon request

**All required documents must be presented at time of hire.**

EXTERNAL APPLICANT: Employment is contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment drug and alcohol testing.

GRMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer