What are the responsibilities and job description for the Phlebotomist-PRN position at McKenzie Health?
Job Details
Job Location: Watford City, ND
Position Type: Full Time
Education Level: High School
Salary Range: Undisclosed
Job Shift: Any
Description
Phlebotomist: PRN
What you will do:
The phlebotomist performs venipunctures and skin punctures competently and expediently with thorough knowledge of test requirements, assists in Clinical Laboratory as needed. Additional responsibilities include bleeding time tests, blood cultures, blood samples, and participation in performance improvement activities.
Responsibilities:
Consistently draws blood competently and expediently with as little patient discomfort as possible.
Records phlebotomy requisitions in logbook.
Identifies the patient - comparing patient information on the requisition to the patient’s identification band before venipuncture is performed.
Displays courteous, professional manner towards patients, co-workers, nursing and medical staff.
Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors.
Supports and maintains a culture of safety and quality.
Labels and records all test tubes, logs procedures, files paperwork.
Is knowledgeable about which color top tube to use and the volume of blood needed - knows test requirements.
Always Follows Standard Precautions.
Disposes all sharps in a rigid sharps’ container.
Cleans and supplies venipuncture trays. Maintains work areas. Orders supplies when needed.
Requires minimal supervision in performance of job duties.
Completes duties in a time efficient manner, knows how to prioritize STAT orders, ASAP orders, scheduled orders and outpatients.
Seeks guidance and direction as necessary.
Demonstrates the value of team concept on a consistent basis.
Assists laboratory technician, does clerical work when needed.
Follows policies and procedures for the Clinical Laboratory and the hospital.
Qualifications
What you will need:
Regulatory Requirements:
High school graduate or equivalent.
Eighty (80) hours of training in the proper procedure to be employed in the performance of venipuncture and skin punctures under the supervision of the Chief Medical Technologist. WILL TRAIN ON THE JOB!
Medical Assistant or Phlebotomy certification preferred.
Language Skills:
Able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
Additional languages preferred.
Skills:
Basic computer knowledge required.
Physical Demands:
For physical demands of position, including vision, hearing, repetitive motion and environment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position without compromising patient care.
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