Certified Phlebotomy Technician - Lab (ELCCC)

Company: Eisenhower Medical Center
Location: Rancho Mirage
Posted on: May 13, 2022

Job Description:

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• Job Objective: A brief overview of the position.
  
• The position is responsible for phlebotomy, clerking, specimen processing/handling, maintaining supplies, and interdepartmental Communication.
  
• Reports to
  
• Assigned Supervisor
  
• Supervises
  
• N/A
  
• Ages of Patients
  
• Adolescent
  
• Adult
  
• Geriatric
  
• Blood Borne Pathogens
  
• High Potential
  
• Qualifications
  
• Education
  
• N/A
  
• Licensure/Certification
  
• Required: Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT)
  
• Preferred: CA state phlebotomy license
  
• Experience
  
• Preferred: 1 year experience as CPT
  
• Essential Responsibilities
  
• Follows procedure for Horizon Ambulatory Care "HAC" unperformed test(s)
  
• Demonstrates compliance with Code of Conduct and compliance policies, and takes action to resolve compliance questions or concerns and report suspected violations.
  
• Collects specimens by venipuncture, heelstick, or fingerstick by established protocol
  
• Prior to collection of specimens, asks patient to state name and date of birth to confirm identification for outpatients, and utilizes wristband identification system for inpatients
  
• Orders and processes laboratory requests in accordance with established procedures to assure timely collection and reporting priorities
  
• Collects and processes all necessary paperwork, assuring appropriate billing and reporting by courier, fax, or laboratory printer
  
• Utilizes time productively: maintains cleanliness (including disinfecting work area), reorders and restocks supplies, assists co-workers with tasks
  
• Demonstrates proficiency on Laboratory equipment (Pneumatic Tube System, computers, centrifuge, fax, copier, printers)
  
• Complies with hospital and Laboratory safety policies and procedures
  
• Complies with all State and federal regulations
  
• Demonstrates ability to process body fluids correctly.
  
• Follows established procedures for contract registration.
  
• Demonstrates ability to process remote collection specimens.
  
• Demonstrates ability to process and order body fluids correctly.
  
• Pulls daily collection pending report.
  
• Researches specimen problems w/ resolution and appropriate documentation.
  
• Performs other duties as necessary
  
• Follows procedure for Horizon Ambulatory Care "HAC" unperformed test(s)
  
• Follows quality check for all specimens to ensure accuracy.
  
• Works closely with ordering nurses, physicians and EMC Infection Control to ensure that ambiguous or unusual test requests are handled appropriately.
  
• Follows established procedure for medical necessity checking &/or Quick Registration.
  
• Answers telephone & responds to questions or directs calls to appropriate individual.
  

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