Lead Phlebotomist-Outreach-PRN

Responsible for providing phlebotomy services to outreach

facilities/nursing homes on a regular scheduled basis. Will deliver

specimens to laboratory department and assist with registration and

distribution of obtained specimens within department standards and hospital policies and procedures. High level of confidentiality required.

• Obtains patient lab requisition and collects specimens as ordered by

physician.

• Uses established direct identification process of nursing facility

prior to the collection of specimens.

• Obtain specimen in appropriate container for testing.

• Provide phlebotomy/courier services to outside accounts utilizing

private or corporate owned vehicle.

• Ensures that adequate supplies are available to complete anticipated

volume of testing. Checks par-level at nursing facility and

restocks as needed by completing lab supply requisition forms.

• Follows safety and infection control policies of the laboratory and

all other hospital and department policies and procedures.

• Participates in all mandated inservice programs on an annual basis.

• Demonstrates excellence in customer service skills.

• Fosters an atmosphere of teamwork and collaboration.

• Participates in PI process.

• Other duties that may be assigned.

• Complies with Corporate Policies, Departmental Policies and

Procedures and Personnel Employee Handbook.

• Hours of work will vary due to allocation for travel time to nursing

facilities and draw time of ordered specimen. Start time will begin

at time of first work site, and will continue until they return to

employee's primary residence (address on file). Employees are

responsible for notifying the office of any change in address.

• Transports specimen in appropriate container according to

regulations.

• Mileage calculation will begin at the first work site to nursing

facility, to hospital, and/or designated place and back to home.

• Assist with orientation to nursing facilities on collection of

specimens accordingly.

• Utilizes centrifuge at nursing facility as needed.

• Prepare samples properly for testing by reference laboratory in

appropriate fashion.

• Identify accession and distribute samples within department policy

And procedure.

• On call as directed.

• Respond to all calls within 15-minute time frame.

• Must have cell phone close by and be charged accordingly.

• Handles questions, make staffing adjustments and/or any other issue

of lab concern.

• Is responsible to notify other phlebotomist and courier in the area

of any staffing changes.

• In the event of a staffing "crisis" employee will have to directly

assist to provide coverage.

• Employee is to consult with immediate supervisor on any PVH employee

needle stick or other life-threatening issue at the immediate

reporting time.

• Employee will give a report to immediate supervisor Monday thru

Friday any issues, concerns, or call-offs by 9 a.m.

• Notify immediate supervisor two weeks in advance of any requested

time off.

Requirements:

EDUCATION AND FORMAL TRAINING:

Completion of high school or equivalent (plus certification by ASCP

desirable). Must have a valid driver's license with a good driving record.

WORK EXPERIENCE:

Three to six months preferred.