HFMG Phlebotomist I - Laboratory

Description

POSITION SUMMARY

Provides quality phlebotomy service and laboratory stewardship by ensuring optimal support of laboratory testing activities through timely, accurate specimen collection and preparation.

Deals with customers in a friendly, courteous, professional, and appropriate manner.

PRIMARY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Complies with all Health First, Health First Laboratory policies and procedures, along with all pertinent federal and state accreditation agency requirements.
• Complies with policies, procedures, processes in the collection and processing of patient specimens and provision of patient services, including offsite phlebotomy services as applicable.
• Meets goals and shows commitment to continuous improvement of performance metrics developed to provide quality patient care.
• Assures valid patient results as evidenced by zero patient or sample identification errors in the pre analytical and post analytical phases of laboratory procedures per evaluation period.
• Demonstrates the appropriate skill sets as determined by Competency Assessments.
• Performs basic computer skills pertinent to job performance.
• Meets departmental staffing demands (i.e., holidays, weekends, coverage for illness and / or emergencies, reduced operations, increased workload) per department expectations and demonstrates effective time management.
• Complies with the Health First I Care values and demonstrates effective communication with co workers and management to include proper escalation when necessary.
• Performs Point of Care Testing (POC) on the lab menu at the assigned site, correctly and in a timely manner, if applicable.
• Participate in Proficiency Testing as determined by state regulations, if applicable.
• Assists with the performance of lab registration, insurance eligibilities, authorizations, and payments, if applicable.
• Additional duties as assigned by laboratory administration.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience : High school diploma or equivalent with one year of venipuncture experience, or high school diploma or equivalent with proof of completion / letter from a phlebotomy training program provided within the first 90 days of employment.

Certification : Current AHA BLS certification and maintained.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities : Strong computer skills, excellent customer service skills, good oral and written communication skills, ability to prioritize and organize work.

Medical certificates that include phlebotomy training may be considered.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to adapt to a combination of sitting, walking, bending, stooping, reaching, and lifting throughout the shift.
• Ability to push wheelchairs, stretcher, and beds.
• Ability to be flexible in covering required shifts (mandatory overtime).
• Ability to lift up to 20 pounds unassisted, several times a day.
• Willing and able to work with bio hazardous / toxic materials following OSHA guidelines.
• Visual acuity and hand eye coordination to perform clinical tasks.
• Must be able to pass a colorblind test.
• Must be able to stand for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to sit and operate a computer.

Job : Laboratory Organization : Health First Medical Group LLC Primary Location : United States Florida Brevard County Melbourne Schedule : Full time Shift Times : Variable Job Level : Associate