Summary:

Under general supervision performs responsibilities associated with obtaining blood and other patient specimens in accordance with established procedures. Works primarily in satellite physician offices to obtain samples from adults and pediatric patients for routine and specialized tests. Prepares specimens to be transported to laboratory for testing. Prepares and maintains related records.

Responsibilities:

Reviews patient appointments to determine venipunctures or capillary blood punctures to be performed. Reference pathology handbook and obtains additional clarifying information from physician as necessary regarding procedures and requirements for test ordered.

Ensures supplies and equipment necessary to carry out scheduled procedures are available.

Verifies identify of patient following established procedures and proper patient preparation prior to venipuncture such as fasting or special diet. Explains procedures to patient in order to allay anxiety.

May obtain blood samples from patient according to venipuncture or capillary puncture technique. Alerts physician to any deviations from puncture or adverse patient condition.

Obtains samples for specialized tests (thyroid releasing hormone therapeutic drug monitoring D-Xylose tolerance). Verifies volume and timing of dosage. May monitor patient as assigned to observe reactions including diaphoresis sleeping etc.

Performs coagulation tests such as bleeding times. May perform certain waived laboratory tests (as defined by the clinical Laboratory Improvement Act and Rhode Island State Licensure). Such testing may include dipstick or tablet urinalysis fecal occult blood visual color-comparison analysis for ovulation or pregnancy blood glucose using glucose monitoring devices blood cholesterol test and the like.

Labels dates records wraps and prepares samples appropriately for transport by courier to laboratory for testing and analysis. Ensures samples are picked up and delivered by courier services in a timely manner.

Maintains inventory of equipment and supplies required; reorders as appropriate to meet anticipated needs.

Obtains patient demographic and health insurance information for registration and billing requirements. Prepares and maintains records of patients seen type and number of specimens obtained and supplies used. Documents hours worked for payroll purposes.

Performs duties according to Hospital policy and universal precautions. Disinfects work area and equipment according to established methods and procedures to prevent spread of infection and/or disease.

May perform similar duties at Hospital location as required for both in-patient and out-patient population.

Other information:

BASIC KNOWLEDGE:

High school diploma or GED required.

Phlebotomy certificate through National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences and/or completion of a Phlebotomy certificate program to include formal internship demonstrating 100 successful venipunctures.

In lieu of internship 6 months of phlebotomy experience may be considered.

In lieu of phlebotomy certification 5 plus years direct phlebotomy experience may be considered.

Minimum 1 year of phlebotomy experience required.

Ability to perform venipuncture techniques and capillary puncture on adults children and infants.

Interpersonal skills to obtain and provide information to patients and to explain procedures effectively in order to allay fears and anxiety.

Demonstrated knowledge and skills necessary to provide care patients with consideration of aging processes human development stages and cultural patterns in each step of the care process.

Clerical skills to prepare and maintain records and reports including keyboard skills to enter/access information.

Familiarity with blood collector equipment anticoagulants special precautions and interference.

Ability to distinguish chromatic colors.

A Phlebotomy certificate required.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Works with in-patient care environment with considerable walking between units and where some physical effort may be required to deal with patients who are uncooperative.

Some exposure to odors when handling specimens.

Exposure to communicable diseases while administering to patients however chance of injury is minimized by the adherence to established infection control procedures.

Manual dexterity to perform venipuntures.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY: None.

Lifespan is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin age ethnicity sexual orientation ancestry genetics gender identity or expression disability protected veteran or marital status. Lifespan is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

Location: Mobile (Float) Phlebotomist-Multiple Locations USA:RI:Multiple Locations

Work Type: Full Time

Shift: Shift 1

Union: Non-Union