Phlebotomist (Float)

SPECIFIC RESONSIBILITIES:

Collects all laboratory specimens according to laboratory guidelines

Follows the laboratory’s procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analyses, reporting and maintaining records of patient test results

Maintains records that demonstrate that proficiency testing samples are tested in the same manner as patient specimens

Adheres to the laboratory’s quality control policies, documents all quality control activities, instrument and procedural calibrations and maintenance performed

Follow the laboratory’s established policies and procedures whenever test systems are not within the laboratory’s established acceptable levels of performance

Demonstrates capability of identifying problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results and either correct the problems or immediately notify the supervisor, clinical consultant, or Director of Laboratory.

Documents all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from the laboratory’s established performance specifications

Ensures the confidentiality and privacy of electronic protected health information (EPHI) as set forth in BSHC policy and current HIPAA regulations.

Accurately and systematically records patient related data in the Electronic Health Record.

Follows all laboratory policies and procedures

Ensure test results and other patient-specific data are accurately and reliably sent from point of data entry (whether interfaced or entered manually) to final report destination, in a timely manner.

Responsible for maintaining adequate inventory of supplies and ensuring that all supplies are viable before use in patient testing.  All supplies are dated, when received and older stock will be rotated

Responsible for following all safety procedures outlined in the Laboratory Safety Manual and OSHA regulations and that medical waste is properly disposed of

Continues education hours as mandated by state licensure

Performs other duties as assigned by Supervisors

Performs moderate complexity testing only if directed by Lab Director and technical consultant and must have the following documentation

Have documentation of training appropriate for the testing performed prior to analyzing patient specimens.  Such training must ensure that the individual has:                 

The skills required for proper specimen collection, including patient preparation, if applicable, labeling, handling, preservation or fixation, processing or preparation, transportation and storage of specimens

The skills required for implementing all standard laboratory procedures

The skills required for performing each test method and for proper instrument use

The skills required for performing preventive maintenance, troubleshooting and calibration procedures related to each test performed

A working knowledge of reagent stability and storage

The skills required to implement the quality control policies and procedures of the laboratory

An awareness of the factors that influence test results: and

The skills required to access and verify the validity of patient test results through evaluation of quality control sample values prior to reporting patient test results

JOB SUMMARY: Under supervision of Director of Lab Services will perform general and routine laboratory procedures.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

High school diploma or equivalent

Successful completion of a phlebotomy certification program