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Job Description:
Draws blood by capillary or venipuncture, labels tubes properly, and delivers tubes to Lab according to Laboratory Policy and Procedure. Maintains Order Monitor and organizes workload with phlebotomy staff and other applicable hospital personnel. Performs office work and charting. Processes extra and coagulation tubes including centrifuging and proper storage. Loads specimens onto the Power Processor. Answers telephones, responds to inquiries by hospital personnel, visitors or others. Participates in training procedures as directed by supervisor.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities
The following is a summary of the major functions of this individual's job. He or she may perform other duties, both major and minor, which are not mentioned below, and specific functions may change from time to time.
1. Draws blood by capillary or venipuncture method
2. Labels tubes properly, and delivers tube to Lab according to Laboratory Policy and Procedure.
3. Maintains a stocked and sanitary tray and collection area.
4. Uses Order Monitor to keep current on pending tests. Communicates unresolved issues to next shift.
5. Receives samples as they arrive according to LIS and laboratory procedure.
6. Loads onto the Power Processor.
7. Delivers specimens to the appropriate department.
8. Processes extra tubes, including centrifuging and proper storage.
9. Answers the pneumatic tube systems in a timely manner.
10. Orders and credit patient testing in LIS as needed.
11. Acts as a reception for the Phlebotomy/Central Processing area.
12. Performs workload requirements as needed according to laboratory priority and supervisory direction.
13. Active participant in TQM/QA activities and process.
14. Charts patient reports according to policy and supervisors direction.
15. Annual completion of competency validation, mandatory safety programs, and OSHA requirements.
Requirements
High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
Previous Phlebotomy Experience preferred.
If you would like to be part of a growing family focused on supporting clinical excellence, teamwork and innovation, we urge you to apply now! Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer."EEO Statement: Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, and seeks to employ individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, citizenship status, military status, religious or political beliefs, protected veteran status, employment status or any other protected class identified in any federal, state, or local law. Baptist Health specifically encourages minority, female, disabled, veteran and other candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply and strengthen our team. Please note that Baptist Health is a drug-free workplace and employment with Baptist Health is subject to post offer, pre-employment drug testing.
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