Phlebotomist

Full Time
Erie, PA 16507
Posted
Job description

SUMMARY:

The Laboratory Phlebotomist is a supportive position to the Lab. This position reports to the Lab Supervisor.


ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • Ensure all lab work has an order in the patient’s chart or a written order that can be scanned into the patient’s chart.
  • Draw bloodwork according to policy.
  • Process and enter requisitions for lab work going to ACL, Quest and LabCorp. Fax all GBBS results to L&D. This is done by a comment on the send out order.
  • Ensure all in-house tests are ordered, drawn or received in the drawing room. Mark tests on the encounter form with the diagnosis code. Enter requisitions for in-house labs if time allows.
  • Check bins in the fishbowls hourly and bring samples/encounter forms to the lab.
  • Forward all in-house tasks to supervisor’s task board after documenting the drawing phlebotomist’s initials.
  • Forward PAP task to appropriate person.
  • Call patients regarding missed appointments for bloodwork and schedule a new appointment in the computer.
  • Clean and stock the drawing room.
  • Monitor drawing supplies and order as necessary.
  • This position may require travel to satellite facilities within an hour of the main office.
  • Consistently demonstrates internal and external quality customer service standards to all that request assistance, responding in a professional manner.
  • Other duties as assigned.
  • Knowledge of phlebotomy services
  • Strong organization and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to determine appropriate course of action in more complex situations
  • Ability to work independently, exercise creativity, be attentive to detail, and maintain a positive attitude.
  • Ability to manage multiple and simultaneous responsibilities and to prioritize scheduling of work
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality of all medical, financial, and legal information.
  • Ability to complete work assignments accurately and in a timely manner
  • Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
  • Ability to handle difficult situations involving patients, physicians, or others in a professional manner
  • Must be able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with Physicians, Supervisors and peers


SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.


WORK ENVIRONMENT:

This job operates in a professional office environment. Exposure to blood and body fluids, communicable diseases, chemicals, radiation, and repetitive motions.


Occupational Exposure:

Category 1 Has a high risk of occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens

Category 2 Has a moderate risk of occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens

Category 3 Has a low risk of occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens


PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

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.

Hearing: Adequate to perform job duties in person and over the telephone.

Speaking: Must be able to communicate clearly to patients in person and over the telephone.

Vision: Visual acuity adequate to perform job duties, including reading information from printed sources and computer screens.

Other: Requires frequent bending, reaching, and repetitive hand movements, standing, walking, squatting and sitting, with some lifting up to 30 pounds, pushing and pulling exerted regularly throughout a regular work shift.


POSITION TYPE/EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK:

This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are 8 hours per day. This poisition may require travel to satellite facilities within an hour of the main office.


REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Must have at least a high school education.


OTHER DUTIES:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of

activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties,

responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

arclintfl.com is the go-to platform for job seekers looking for the best job postings from around the web. With a focus on quality, the platform guarantees that all job postings are from reliable sources and are up-to-date. It also offers a variety of tools to help users find the perfect job for them, such as searching by location and filtering by industry. Furthermore, arclintfl.com provides helpful resources like resume tips and career advice to give job seekers an edge in their search. With its commitment to quality and user-friendliness, arclintfl.com is the ideal place to find your next job.

Intrested in this job?

Related Jobs

All Related Listed jobs