PRN Phlebotomist

Hunt Regional Healthcare; Greenville (AL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Hunt Regional Healthcare is seeking a Phlebotomist to collect laboratory specimens and record test results for waived and moderate complexity testing. The role requires adherence to laboratory policies, documentation standards, and regulatory requirements.

The candidate should have at least a high school diploma, with basic computer/data entry skills and ability to communicate effectively in English. Training of students may be required, and knowledge of phlebotomy methods is essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Moderate ability with computer systems and data entry.
• Ability to establish good working relationships with staff.
• Ability to perform blood collection via venipuncture and skin puncture.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English.
• Ability to train students as needed.
• Knowledge of basic lab procedures, precautions, and equipment care.
• Knowledge of phlebotomy methods and techniques.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to HMHD Compliance Plan and Code of Conduct.
• Maintain HIPAA standards and report concerns to Lab Leadership.
• Train students and new staff as needed.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements in the laboratory.
• Ensure specimens are collected and processed correctly and timely.
• Communicate critical values and delays to physicians and staff.
• Maintain specimens properly and manage reagents and supplies.

Skills

Data entry

Interpersonal skills

Organized sample handling

Venipuncture

Skin puncture

English proficiency

Train students

Basic lab procedures

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

LIS

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

Phlebotomist collects laboratory specimens for testing; performs and record test results for waived and moderate complexity testing, and must follow laboratory policy, documentation standards, and all applicable regulatory requirements.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Minimum Education: High school diploma or equivalent

Minimum Work Experience: None required beyond education/training requirement

• Required Licenses/Certifications: None
• Required Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities: Moderate ability with computer systems and data entry. Ability to establish good working relationships with various professional, technical and nontechnical staff. Ability to keep blood drawing trays and equipment clean and well organized. Ability to perform blood collection procedures using skin (micro) puncture and venipuncture. Ability to speak, read, write, and understand English effectively at a level appropriate for the job. Ability to train students as needed. Knowledge of basic laboratory procedures, laboratory precautions, and use and care of laboratory equipment in assigned area. Knowledge of phlebotomy methods and techniques.
• Preferred Qualification: Certification in phlebotomy or Medical Assisting

JOB SPECIFIC FUNCTIONS

1. Demonstrates an understanding of and adherence to the HMHD Compliance Plan.
2. Conduct reflects HMHD's values and a commitment to HMHD's Code of Conduct.
3. Attends the required corporate integrity and compliance training and education programs.
4. Demonstrates proficiency in understanding the materials presented during the corporate integrity and compliance training and education program.
5. Complies with all HIPAA standards.
6. Participates in training or teaching programs by providing assistance and guidance to students, new and current employees.
7. Signs off competencies for waived testing only as appropriate.
8. Assists in identification of opportunities for improvements in the laboratory (i.e. employee training, process improvement...etc.).
9. Understands and complies with good laboratory practice, regulatory and accreditation requirements.
10. Participates in quality assurance activities as assigned.
11. Communicates to Lab Leadership on concerns affecting laboratory operations.
12. Communicates critical values and testing delays to physicians, nursing staff, clients, and other hospital personnel.
13. Communicates and handles problems with customers, physicians and other hospital staff and responds to their needs in a timely manner.
14. Maintains positive patient identification for all such samples processed, using defined protocols.
15. Determines suitability of specimen for analysis, following established procedures, policies, and guidelines.
16. Demonstrates skills in specimen receiving, processing, including the LIS.
17. Prepares specimens for reference laboratory testing, ensures specimens are submitted in a timely manner.
18. Performs waived and moderate analytical process, calibration, maintenance and troubleshooting under the direction of the technical staff/supervisor.
19. Maintains adequate inventory of reagents and supplies as appropriate.
20. Performs other duties as needed.