Phlebotomy

Yale New Haven Health; Westerly (RI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Yale NewHaven Health in Westerly, RI seeks a Phlebotomy Technician to collect blood samples from inpatients and outpatients and to register patients in the hospital information system. The role includes specimen accessioning, ordering tests, and maintaining patient comfort and privacy using AIDET principles.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, prior phlebotomy experience, and certification or eligibility with the National Phlebotomy Association is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Prior phlebotomy experience preferred.
• Must be able to register patients into the HIS and order tests in hospital systems.

Responsibilities

• Phlebotomy on inpatients and outpatients.
• Accessioning and receiving specimens into the lab.
• Provide patient-centered service using AIDET principles.
• Interact professionally with hospital staff.
• Review vouchers and registrations for accuracy.
• Order tests in hospital and lab computer systems.
• Comply with universal precautions and safety policies.
• Maintain cleanliness of courier vehicle if applicable.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Customer service

Professional interaction

Attention to detail

Safety procedures

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Hospital HIS

Laboratory computer systems

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