Job Description

Job Summary

With a patient centered culture, the Phlebotomist will provide a positive experience to our patients and customers through collecting and receiving appropriate specimens for laboratory testing in an inpatient, outpatient or off-campus site environment. The Phlebotomist registers patients for laboratory testing and maintains established processes for record retention and retrieval and distribution of test results.

Responsibilities

Patient Registration and Laboratory Test Ordering


Accurately completes patient identification with registration and order entry. Additionally this role accurately reviews requisitions and places orders.




Processing/Accessioning of Specimens


Receives specimens and distributes copies of requisitions to appropriate departments.




Specimen Collection Techniques


Collects lab specimens (i.e. not limited to , blood by venipuncture and capillary technique, MRSA swabs, throat cultures, EKG's, urine's and kit collection) accurately - with no more than 2% rejection.




Understanding Roles and Responsibilities


Takes responsibility for clarifying job responsibilities, including the need to understand performance standards and other expectations. Communicates with supervisor regularly to ensure that there is no misunderstanding about how performance will be measured and how expectations relate to the job. Seeks clarification as needed or when responsibilities are not understood. Willingly accepts change.




Training and Mentoring


The Lab Assistant has a role in the training and mentoring of other lab assistants. This role provides mentorship to new lab assistants and assists in the development of other team members.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Light Work:Exerting up to 20 lbs. of force occasionally and/or up to 10 lbs. frequently and/or negligible amounts constantly.




Basic computer literacy ad familiarity with medical terminology normally acquired through program training and/or work experience preferred.

Education

o Post High School Diploma or Certificate Program (Required)


High School Diploma or GED (Required)

Credentials

o Drivers License (Required)

Work Schedule:

Varies

Status:

75 hrs per pay

Location:

Davis Medical Center

Location of Job:

WV:Elkins:Davis Medical Center

Talent Acquisition Specialist:

Beth A. Isner beth.isner@vandaliahealth.org