Phlebotomist

Entity : Owensboro Health Regional Hospital | Department : Laboratory | Work Hours : 9 : 00 p.m. to 5 : 30a.m. as needed, Monday through Sunday | Weekend Requirements : Every Other | 0.5 FTE

Job Summary :

Collects and processes clinical laboratory specimens of the patient population.

Job Responsibilities :

• Assists in delivery of physicians' reports via phone and electronic distribution in a timely manner.
• Performs venipuncture on patients of all age groups and other specimen collection using proper therapeutic skills and according to procedures.
• Maintains work area and supplies according to protocol between patients and end of shift.
• Maintains laboratory information system. Monitors error logs.
• Obtains diagnosis and patient demographics to ensure proper billing.
• Receives samples into the laboratory, orders, and accessions.
• Responsible for reference lab orders and results.
• May perform waived laboratory testing on-site and reports results according to government standards.
• Assists with specimen processing and pre-analytical testing functions.
• Provides training to students and other personnel populations.

Skills and Attributes :

Position Requirements :

Work Experience

Education

Additional Education Information

Licensure / Certification / Registration

Organizational Responsibilities :

Additional Job Information :

Standard ADA Settings :

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands : (Clinical - Hospital)

Standing : 75%

Walking : 75%

Sitting : 50%

Lifting 0-25 lbs : 75%

Lifting 25-75 lbs : 25%

Lifting over 75 lbs : 25%

Carrying 0-25 lbs : 75%

Carrying 25-75 lbs : 25%

Carrying over 75 lbs : 25%

Pushing / Pulling 0-25 lbs : 75%

Pushing / Pulling 25-75 lbs : 75%

Pushing / Pulling over 75 lbs : 75%

Climbing : 50%

Bending / Stooping : 75%

Kneeling : 50%

Crouching / Crawling : 50%

Reaching : 75%

Talking : 75%

Hearing : 75%

Repetitive Foot / Leg Movements : 25%

Repetitive Hand / Arm Movements : 75%

Keyboard Data Entry : 75%

Running : 50%

Vision : Depth Perception : 75%

Vision : Distinguish Color : 75%

Vision : Seeing Far : 75%

Vision : Seeing Near : 75%

Hazardous Drug Risk Exposure : Low risk

Owensboro Health Core Commitments

INTEGRITY - We conduct ourselves with a high level of responsibility, reliability and honesty because we take seriously the trust of our patients and coworkers.

RESPECT - We value and accept the unique talents and contributions of every patient, customer and team member in the Owensboro Health community.

TEAMWORK - We build a spirit of connectivity and fellowship by striving together to overcome obstacles, surpass goals, celebrate accomplishments and plan the future.

INNOVATION - We foster original ideas and creative solutions that improve our daily work and promote the mission of Owensboro Health.

SERVICE - We focus on service to patients, customers and team members by anticipating their needs, thoughtfully meeting those needs and continually improving the quality of everything we do.

EXCELLENCE - We reach beyond basic expectations to expand our knowledge and awareness, produce exceptional work and provide outstanding service.