Phlebotomy
Yale New Haven Health
- Location
- Onsite (Westerly, Rhode Island)
- Employment
- Per Diem
- Level
- Entry Level
Posted 3 weeks ago
About the role
Yale New Haven Health is seeking a Phlebotomist to obtain blood samples from inpatients and outpatients while ensuring proper specimen labeling and identification. The role involves performing clerical duties, registering patients in the hospital information system, and maintaining laboratory safety standards.
Skills
Phlebotomy
Specimen labeling
Patient registration
Clerical duties
Customer service
Data entry
Laboratory safety
Universal precautions
Problem solving
Specimen accessioning
Full job details
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
Qualifications
YNHHS Requisition ID
195243
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
- 1.1 Uses proper patient identification and specimen labeling procedures according to Laboratory policy
- 2. Accessioning and receiving Specimens
- 2.1 Accurately and timely receives specimens into the laboratory
- 3. Customer Service
- 3.1 Uses AIDET principles when performing phlebotomy and Demonstrates concerns for patient comfort and privacy
- 4. People
- 4.1 Interacts professionally with all members of the hospital staff
- 5. Problem solving
- 5.1 Reviews patient vouchers and registrations for accuracy and corrects them as indicated
- 6. Investigates and documents problems with unacceptable specimens
- 6.1 Accurately orders tests in the hospital and laboratory computer systems
- 7. Regulation Compliance
- 7.1 Complies with established laboratory and hospital policies for universal precautions and safety
- 8. Other duties
- 8.1 Responsible 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.
YNHHS Requisition ID
195243