Phlebotomist

Company: Bon Secours Community Hospital

City/State: Port Jervis, NY

Category: Allied Health Prof/Technical

Department: Lab

Union: YES

Union Name: 1199 - UHCWE

Position: Part Time

Hours: 7p-5a

Shift: Nights

Req #: 8640

Posted Date: Jul 24, 2024

Hiring Range: $22.05

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Job Details:

The Phlebotomist obtains blood specimens, assists with collection of non-blood specimens, and performs functions associated with test ordering. Additionally, this position performs general clerical duties of the department to assist with daily operations. Additionally, this position functions as an EKG tech and performs this procedure as needed.

Responsibilities:

· Shares the coordination of outpatients' services with the Laboratory Secretary.

· Responsible for clinical laboratory/EKG results procurement to physicians and nursing units.

· Coordinates all HMO referral testing services and filing of HMO requisitions.

· Distributes lab and pathology reports to physicians and nursing units in the absence of the Laboratory Receptionist.

· Performs EKG according to procedure manual and provides age-appropriate care.

· Performs venous, arterial, and capillary punctures to obtain blood specimens on patients of all ages for laboratory test procedures utilizing age-appropriate care.

· Assists in process of collecting non-blood specimens.

· Replenishes specimen collection supplies.

· Reviews reference lab collection requisition for appropriate use and completeness of required information and obtains the appropriate specimens for tests ordered.

· Performs computer functions to process test orders including specimen admit, test ordering, print labels, record collect/receipt times, charges/credits, and result inquiry.

· Assists in the training and performance evaluations of phlebotomy students, as needed.

· Performs initial set up of blood culture specimens when drawn into vacutainer tubes.

· Reviews reference lab collection station requisition for appropriate use and completeness of required information.

· Distributes patient reports (scheduled and non-scheduled) to locations at appropriate times.

· E documentation for non-interfaced results, i.e., referred tests after charge tech approval.

· Utilizes telephone procedures effectively to communicate results specimen requirements and obtain needed information.

· Documents required information in manual logs, i.e., verbal request and verbal/fax reporting for appropriate follow up on future or incomplete testing.

· Processes histology/cytology specimens including patient/specimen computer data entry, packaging specimens for transport, printing accession log and patient reports.

· Cleans and sanitizes laboratory surfaces, glassware, and equipment as designated.

· Files reports.

· Types documents required for the department.

· Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications/Requirements:

Experience: One year of phlebotomy experience preferred.

Education: High School Diploma or GED required. Completion of an acceptable phlebotomy program required; this program must be completed as a regionally accredited college/university or an accredited laboratory within the last five years.

Licenses / Certifications: Phlebotomy Certification, i.e., ASCP, NCA preferred.

Other: N/A

Special Requirements: N/A

About Us:

Bon Secours Community Hospital

For nearly a century, Bon Secours Community Hospital in Port Jervis, NY, has served the residents of western Orange County, NY, Pike County, PA, and northern Sussex County, NJ, as the area’s premier healthcare provider. The hospital serves its community with 122 beds for acute care and medical-surgical services, a 24-hour emergency department, long-term care and rehabilitation, a dedicated bariatric surgery unit, behavioral health, and outpatient services.

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