Phlebotomist - Evening Shift

Rewarding career. Competitive salary. Outstanding benefits.

Under the general direction of the Director of Laboratory, the Phlebotomist collects and processes laboratory specimens. The Phlebotomist assists the Director of the Laboratory with maintaining accurate records and patient documentation and inventory of supplies. The Phlebotomist must always maintain patient confidentiality and adhere to professional standards, hospital policies and procedures, federal, state, and local requirements at all times.

STANDARD EXPECTATIONS

• Promotes a Positive Working Environment
  • Conducts oneself in line with organization’s mission, values and standards of behavior.
  • Accepts change and challenges with a positive attitude.
  • Consistently adheres to organizational policy.
• Communicates Effectively
  • Builds relationships and works collaboratively with other staff.
  • Provides timely operational updates to supervisor.
  • Responds to communications in a timely manner.
• Performs Duties Efficiently and Effectively
  • Follows procedures.
  • Acts in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Patient Care

• Greets patients in a courteous manner by identifying self and explaining the procedure to be performed.
• Follows established policy for identifying patients.
• Complete blood drawing procedure according to established policy, using appropriate equipment for the patient’s veins and appropriate tubes for tests ordered.
• Accurately labels the specimen immediately after blood draw, with at least two unique identifiers.
• Performs blood draws according to specific times requested or priority ordered.
• Follows established policies for collection of special tests, such as newborn screenings, blood cultures, and specialty kit collections.
• Utilizes age-related concepts when communicating with patients and families, obtaining blood samples for analysis, and providing instructions for patient-collected specimens (such as stool saliva, and urine).
• Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control and hazardous waste policies and protocols.
• Maintains patient confidence and protects the hospital by keeping information confidential.
• Interacts with all internal and external customers in a professional manner and courteous manner.

Office Support

• Reviews policies and procedures, providing feedback for improvement as needed.
• Maintains laboratory supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level, anticipating needed supplies, placing and expediting orders for supplies, and verifying receipt of supplies.
• Enters and reviews written physicians’ orders for laboratory tests on patients.
• Scans paper requisition orders into the EMR/LIS.
• Reviews and verifies the need for patients to sign ABNs if requested laboratory tests are not covered by insurance.

Additional Duties

• Trains and directly supervises new laboratory staff in phlebotomy practices at WHMC, as assigned by the Director of the Laboratory.
• Teaches and directly supervises visiting laboratory students about safe phlebotomy collection techniques, as assigned by the Director of the Laboratory.
• Transports specimens and supplies as needed.
• Participates in annual competencies, trainings, and maintains skills throughout employment.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required

• Current Washington State Department of Health Medical Assistant Phlebotomy license or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire and maintained while employed.
• Successful completion of a phlebotomy training program/course as outlined under WAC246-827-0400(2) at the time of application.
• AHA BLS/CPR certified within 30 days of hire and maintained while employed.
• A high school diploma or equivalent.

Preferred

• Experience working in a laboratory or related science experience.
• Experience working in a critical access hospital.
• 1 or more years’ experience with EPIC.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

This position is primarily worked in a clinical environment. The position will require the ability to lift, and carry, up to 50 pounds and push or pull over 50 pounds. The position will require bending, twisting, squatting, reaching, reaching overhead, sitting and standing frequently. Occasionally the position requires climbing, kneeling and crawling. The position requires continuous finger dexterity and fine manipulation. All basic life functions such as hearing, seeing, speaking, standing and walking are required.

The employee must demonstrate the ability to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.

If you are looking for a rewarding career with a great team, you'll enjoy your career with us !

POSITION DETAILS

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Actual pay offered will vary based on years of experience.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

Our benefit package includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and retirement options (403(b) & 457). Medical insurance coverage begins on day one and is available to both full time and part time employees. Additionally, employees receive discounts on medical services provided by Whitman Hospital and Medical Clinics. Differentials apply for evening, night, and weekend shifts. Our unique PTO plan enables employees to increase their accrual with each year of service!