Senior Phlebotomist- Processor

SUMMARY OF JOB DUTIES:

Perform venipuncture and skin punctures competently and expediently. Has thorough knowledge of test requirements, assists in Clinical Laboratory as needed.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Perform blood draws competently and expediently with as little patient discomfort as possible
• Demonstrate knowledge of color top tube to use, volume of blood needed and test requirements

• Identify the patient by verifying patient information on the requisition with the patient using two patient identifiers. (First and Last name & DOB)
• Maintains specimen integrity by using proper aseptic technique, following department procedures, observing isolation procedures.
• Maintains that all aspects of processing and handling of all specimens ran in-house and referred out are carried out in an accurate, efficient, and timely manner
• Referring unresolved orders back to the originator for further clarification; maintaining unresolved orders.
• Provides test results for patient diagnosis and treatment by operating hematology, urinalysis, and chemistry analyzers.

• Researches specimen requirements for reference labs and arranges for critical specimen handling and complex transportation arrangements when needed
• Consistently determines proper priorities when organizing daily tasks and is able to adjust schedule in view of STAT's, out-patients, and time draws
• Keep work area clean and stocked properly with all needed supplies.
• Performs needed maintenance on analyzers and documents properly on analyzer logs.
• Maintains all daily logs.

• Tracks collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection; maintaining daily tallies of collections performed.
• Can appropriately document using the LIS system all specimens collected and appropriately order the testing according to the requisition from the ordering physician.
• Recognizes system failures, and inconsistent or erroneous patients results, and reports these along with unusual test orders and communicates appropriately.
• Organizes work by matching computer orders with specimen labeling; sorting specimens; checking labeling; logging specimens; arranging reports for delivery; keeping work surfaces clean and order.
• Knows and uses proper reporting systems (including critical/panic results). Understands and utilizes the LIS to ensure that the physician receives all reports and that all critical/panic reports are relayed without delay.

• Contributes to a safe and secure environment for patients, visitors, physicians and co-workers by following established standards and procedures; complying with legal regulations.
• Maintains patient confidence by keeping laboratory information confidential
• Adheres to professional standards, clinic policies and procedures, federal, state, and local requirements
• Proficient understanding of Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) guidelines.
• Understands how to use an Eye Wash Station.

• Understands and monitors Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS).
• Ability to train on CBC and point of care equipment.
• Work LIS pending list to completion daily.