Phlebotomist

Weekend Requirements: As Needed | Work Hours: 10 hour shifts | Status: Full Time - 1.0 FTE (80 hours per pay period) | Entity: Owensboro Health Regional Hospital | Department: Laboratory

Job Summary:
Collects and processes clinical laboratory specimens of the patient population.

Job Responsibilities:

- Assists in delivery of physicians' reports via phone and electronic distribution in a timely manner.

- Performs venipuncture on patients of all age groups and other specimen collection using proper therapeutic skills and according to procedures.

- Maintains work area and supplies according to protocol between patients and end of shift.

- Maintains laboratory information system. Monitors error logs.

- Obtains diagnosis and patient demographics to ensure proper billing.

- Receives samples into the laboratory, orders, and accessions.

- Responsible for reference lab orders and results.

- May perform waived laboratory testing on-site and reports results according to government standards.

- Assists with specimen processing and pre-analytical testing functions.

- Provides training to students and other personnel populations.

Skills and Attributes:

- Requires critical thinking skills and decisive judgment.

- Works under general supervision.

- Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

- Applies more advanced skills and knowledge in the area of specialization.

Position Requirements:
Work Experience

- No experience required upon hire.

Education

- High school diploma, General Equivalency Diploma (GED) or higher preferred.

Licensure/Certification/Registration

- CPT - Certified Phlebotomy Technician from National Heathcareer Association (NHA) preferred OR

- PBT - Certified Phlebotomy Technician through the American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP) preferred OR

- RPT - Phlebotomy Technician certification through American Medical Technologists (AMT) preferred AND

- BLS - Certified as a Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider required within 90 days of employment in this position

Organizational Responsibilities:

- Supports Owensboro Health’s Mission, Vision, Core Commitments, and business interests.  Adheres to all organizational policies and procedures. Executes all tasks and behaves in a manner consistent with a culture of compliance, safety and a high reliability organization.

Additional Job Information:

- This job description describes the general nature and level of work required by the position. It is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of qualifications, skills, duties, responsibilities or working conditions of the job. Specific duties and responsibilities consistent with the general nature and level of work described may vary by department and additional related duties may be assigned as needed. Some duties listed may not apply to all employees with this job description.

- The job description is subject to change with or without notice, and Management reserves the right to add, modify or remove any qualification or duty. Nothing in this job description changes the existing at-will employment relationship between the Organization and the employee occupying the position.

Standard ADA Settings:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands: (Clinical-Office/Clinic)
Standing: Frequently
Walking: Frequently
Sitting: Occasionally
Lifting 0-25 lbs.: Rarely
Lifting 25-75 lbs.: Rarely
Lifting over 75 lbs.: Rarely
Carrying 0-25 lbs.: Rarely
Carrying 25-75 lbs.: Rarely
Carrying over 75 lbs.: Rarely
Pushing/Pulling 0-25 lbs.: Frequently
Pushing/Pulling 25-75 lbs.: Occasionally
Pushing/Pulling over 75 lbs.: Occasionally
Climbing: Occasionally
Bending/Stooping: Frequently
Kneeling: Occasionally
Crouching/Crawling: Occasionally
Reaching: Frequently
Talking: Frequently
Hearing: Frequently
Repetitive Foot/Leg Movements: Rarely
Repetitive Hand/Arm Movements: Frequently
Keyboard Data Entry: Frequently
Running: Rarely
Vision: Depth Perception: Frequently
Vision: Distinguish Color: Frequently
Vision: Seeing Far: Frequently
Vision: Seeing Near: Frequently

Hazardous Drug Risk Exposure:
Risk Level:  Low-Risk

Owensboro Health Core Commitments

INTEGRITY - We conduct ourselves with a high level of responsibility, reliability and honesty because we take seriously the trust of our patients and coworkers.

RESPECT - We value and accept the unique talents and contributions of every patient, customer and team member in the Owensboro Health community.

TEAMWORK - We build a spirit of connectivity and fellowship by striving together to overcome obstacles, surpass goals, celebrate accomplishments and plan the future.

INNOVATION - We foster original ideas and creative solutions that improve our daily work and promote the mission of Owensboro Health.

SERVICE - We focus on service to patients, customers and team members by anticipating their needs, thoughtfully meeting those needs and continually improving the quality of everything we do.

EXCELLENCE - We reach beyond basic expectations to expand our knowledge and awareness, produce exceptional work and provide outstanding service.