Sr Phlebotomist
Company: Lifespan
Location: East Providence
Posted on: September 8, 2023
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Job Description:
Summary:
Under general supervision performs responsibilities associated with
obtaining blood and other patient specimens in accordance with
established procedures. Works primarily in satellite physician
offices to obtain samples from adults and pediatric patients for
routine and specialized tests. Prepares specimens to be transported
to laboratory for testing. Prepares and maintains related records.
Responsibilities:
Reviews patient appointments to determine venipunctures or
capillary blood punctures to be performed. Reference pathology
handbook and obtains additional clarifying information from
physician as necessary regarding procedures and requirements for
test ordered. Ensures supplies and equipment necessary to carry out
scheduled procedures are available. Verifies identify of patient
following established procedures and proper patient preparation
prior to venipuncture such as fasting or special diet. Explains
procedures to patient in order to allay anxiety. May obtain blood
samples from patient according to venipuncture or capillary
puncture technique. Alerts physician to any deviations from
puncture or adverse patient condition. Obtains samples for
specialized tests (thyroid releasing hormone therapeutic drug
monitoring D-Xylose tolerance). Verifies volume and timing of
dosage. May monitor patient as assigned to observe reactions
including diaphoresis sleeping etc. Performs coagulation tests such
as bleeding times. May perform certain waived laboratory tests (as
defined by the clinical Laboratory Improvement Act and Rhode Island
State Licensure). Such testing may include dipstick or tablet
urinalysis fecal occult blood visual color-comparison analysis for
ovulation or pregnancy blood glucose using glucose monitoring
devices blood cholesterol test and the like. Labels dates records
wraps and prepares samples appropriately for transport by courier
to laboratory for testing and analysis. Ensures samples are picked
up and delivered by courier services in a timely manner. Maintains
inventory of equipment and supplies required; reorders as
appropriate to meet anticipated needs. Obtains patient demographic
and health insurance information for registration and billing
requirements. Prepares and maintains records of patients seen type
and number of specimens obtained and supplies used. Documents hours
worked for payroll purposes. Performs duties according to Hospital
policy and universal precautions. Disinfects work area and
equipment according to established methods and procedures to
prevent spread of infection and/or disease. May perform similar
duties at Hospital location as required for both in-patient and
out-patient population. Other information:
BASIC KNOWLEDGE: Level of knowledge generally acquired through high
school plus accredited course through a hospital or a community
college. National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory
Sciences certification preferred. Demonstrated knowledge and skills
necessary to provide care patients with consideration of aging
processes human development stages and cultural patterns in each
step of the care process. EXPERIENCE: One year previous phlebotomy
experience with demonstrated venipuncture proficiency and ability
to function independently. - Knowledge of blood collector equipment
anticoagulants used special precautions and interferences and
ability to implement principles of aseptic techniques. Basic
knowledge of anatomy physiology infection control specimen
processing medical terminology anatomic terminology first aid and
safety. Manual dexterity and eye-hand coordination to perform
venipuncture techniques and capillary puncture on adults children
and infants and visual acuity to distinguish chromatic colors.
Demonstrated skills and ability to effectively communicate with all
levels allay fears of patients and to perform other activities
which require courtesy and tact. INDEPENDENT ACTION: Functions
independently in carrying out duties at satellite locations. Refers
specific complex problems to supervisor where clarification of
departmental policies and procedure may be required. SUPERVISORY
RESPONSIBILITY: None. Lifespan is an Equal Opportunity /
Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive
consideration for employment without regard to race color religion
sex national origin age ethnicity sexual orientation ancestry
genetics gender identity or expression disability protected veteran
or marital status. - - Lifespan is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.
Location: CM-East Providence-East Providence Internal Medicine-450
Vet USA:RI:East Providence Work Type: Part Time Shift: Shift 1
Union: Non-Union
Keywords: Lifespan, East Providence , Sr Phlebotomist, Healthcare , East Providence, Rhode Island
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