Phlebotomy Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Cibola General Hospital is hiring

We're seeking a Phlebotomy Technician to join our team of compassionate caregivers. Our 25-bed critical access hospital allows our compassionate caregivers to provide excellent patient care in an environment that supports them in their professional growth and development with the latest technologies. Cibola General Hospital is one hour from Albuquerque and close to Santa Fe. Known for its mild year-round climate and outdoor activities, Grants NM offers low property taxes and inexpensive housing costs.

Cibola General Hospital provides services in general surgery, 24-hour Emergency care, Intensive Care, Internal Medicine, Obstetrics, Pathology, Pediatric Dentistry, Podiatry, Primary Care and Radiology with X-ray, CT, MRI. We have three operating rooms including a room for scopes. Clinics, Lab services, Pharmacy, Cardiopulmonary, and Rehab, and skilled care beds are provided.

JOB SUMMARY AND SCOPE :

The phlebotomy technician draws quality blood samples from patients or blood donors and prepares those specimens for medical testing. The technician has direct contact with patients and must create an atmosphere of trust and confidence while explaining procedures, taking blood pressure, pulse and respiration readings, and drawing blood specimens in a skillful, safe and accurate manner. Phlebotomists prepare blood samples and clean and sterilize equipment, following strict safety precautions. A phlebotomist must work well under pressure and be sensitive to confidentiality and accuracy in recording a patient's blood history.

PRINICIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Dispose of contaminated sharps, in accordance with applicable laws, standards, and policies.
• Document route of specimens from collection to laboratory analysis and diagnosis.
• Draw blood from arteries, using arterial collection techniques.
• Collect fluid or tissue samples, using appropriate collection procedures.
• Dispose of blood or other biohazard fluids or tissue, in accordance with applicable laws, standards, or policies.
• Draw blood from capillaries by dermal puncture, such as heel or finger stick methods.
• Draw blood from veins by vacuum tube, syringe, or butterfly venipuncture methods.
• Explain fluid or tissue collection procedures to patients.
• Match laboratory requisition forms to specimen tubes.
• Organize or clean blood-drawing trays, ensuring that all instruments are sterile and all needles, syringes, or related items are of first-time use.
• Administer subcutaneous or intramuscular injects, in accordance with licensing restrictions.
• Calibrate or maintain machines, such as those used for plasma collection.
• Collect specimens at specific time intervals for tests, such as those assessing therapeutic drug levels.
• Conduct standards tests, such as blood alcohol, blood culture, oral glucose tolerance, glucose screening, blood smears, urinalysis, and urine and blood drug tests
• Enter patient, specimen, insurance, or billing information into computer.
• Process blood or other fluid samples for further analysis by other medical professionals.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS :

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PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS : The position requires ability to perform simple manipulative skills frequently; requires hand-eye coordination skills; walk, stand, and sit for prolonged periods; see objects clearly and hear normal sounds with some background noises; some lifting. Works under frequent stress; must be able to communicate effectively and multi-task several tasks at one time.

Hospital Core Values

Compassion : We show empathy, respect and dignity in our interactions with patients and others.

Accountability : We take responsibility for one’s actions, decisions and behaviors to deliver safe care to our patients, along with our professional interactions with others.

Respect : We recognize and value each individual’s dignity, preferences and unique needs while appreciating ideas, culture, beliefs and experiences.

Excellence : We provide evidence based care, programs, services, and an environment that achieves the best outcomes.

Benefits

We offer a competitive wage, health, dental, vision, critical illness and life insurance benefits, 403(b) retirement plan, $0 generic prescription drugs, tuition reimbursement, student loan forgiveness programs, gym discounts and Home Workout Program. Qualified positions may offer sign on bonuses or relocation. Your recruiter can provide you with additional information on benefits.