@page { size: 8.5in 11in; margin-left: 0.5in; margin-right: 0.5in; margin-top: 0.5in; margin-bottom: 0.3in } p { text-align: left; orphans: 2; widows: 2; margin-bottom: 0in; direction: ltr; background: transparent } p.western { font-size: 11pt } p.cjk { font-size: 11pt } h1 { text-align: left; orphans: 2; widows: 2; margin-top: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in; direction: ltr; background: transparent; text-decoration: underline; page-break-after: avoid } h1.western { font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold } h1.cjk { font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold } h2 { text-align: left; orphans: 2; widows: 2; margin-top: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in; direction: ltr; background: transparent; page-break-after: avoid } h2.western { font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold } h2.cjk { font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold } h4 { text-align: center; orphans: 2; widows: 2; margin-top: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in; direction: ltr; background: transparent; page-break-after: avoid } h4.western { font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold } h4.cjk { font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold } strong { font-weight: bold } Job Description Park Nicollet Health Services Job Title: Asst, Lab I Outreach Phleb Job Code: 3SS Leader Title Level: Supervisor Location: Methodist Hospital Department: Laboratory Final Approval (Dir. or VP Level): Director Date Approved: 10/21/2022 Date Revised: 02/05/2024 POSITION SUMMARY STATEMENT: The Lab Assistant in Lab Outreach will provide a wide range of mobile phlebotomy laboratory services including specimen collection via mobile phlebotomy, ordering, phlebotomy dispatch, specimen processing, centrifuging, and collecting and receiving specimens in our EHR (electronic health record).
Will deliver specimens to the appropriate lab department while ensuring proper efficiency and workflow management. Will also serve as a resource for questions from internal and external customers regarding specimen handling and processing. MINIMUM
Education, Experience or Equivalent Combination: NA Licensure/ Registration/ Certification: Safely and legally operate Park Nicollet vehicles, must have a valid driver’s license. May be required to drive personal car on an occasional basis. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Strong customer service skills, ability to work independently, good problem-solving skills.
Demonstrates knowledge of age-related growth and development principles necessary to provide appropriate service and assure safety of patients. Demonstrates strong organizational skills with the ability to meet time sensitive customer requests and changes on short notice. PREFERRED
- Education, Experience or Equivalent Combination: One year phlebotomy experience preferred. Licensure/ Registration/ Certification: ASCP certification for phlebotomy preferred. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: NA ESSENTIAL DUTIES: (70%) – Perform patient Mobile Phlebotomy on patients of all ages in accordance with Laboratory policy, verifying that correct patient identification is carried out through all stages of sample collection and /or processing. Driving to various locations Drawing specimens from patients Ordering specimen testing Providing superior customer service to patients (10%) – Utilize computer to access laboratory information management system to document specimen tracking and obtain relevant patient information. (Ongoing) – Dispatch phlebotomist for daily assignments and breaks to meeting published turnaround times. (5%) – Deliver specimens to the lab directly, once collected and received. (15%) – Rotate to other sites or departments as directed including, HOD and Hospital In patient. (Ongoing) – Communicate effectively and regularly with coworkers, LA2 (Mentor) team leader, technical specialists, supervisors, and managers. (Ongoing) – Participate in Completion of performance appraisals using the automated electronic system (GPS) to provide input for self, peers, and leaders. (Ongoing) – Attend and/or complete all assigned PNHS mandatory training and laboratory specific competency testing as scheduled. (Ongoing) – Model and promote the head and heart behaviors. (5%) – Perform other duties as assigned including but not limited to, training new and existing employees, preparing next day routes, ordering future orders, answering phone calls, activating and printing all Change Health Care Orders including today and future dates, phlebotomy support for HOD, phlebotomy support for In Patient Phlebotomy and cleaning/washing and fueling company cars. *Job description rankings/percentages are intended to reflect normal averages over an extended period of time, and are subject to daily variances. Quality and efficiency standards should at no time be compromised to meet the average expectations expressed above. Job descriptions are subject to change to accommodate organization or department needs. ORGANIZATIONAL EXPECTATIONS: Values All colleagues are expected to live our values: Excellence: We strive for the best results and always look for ways to improve. Compassion: We care and show empathy and respect for each person. Partnership: We are strongest when we work together and with those we serve. Integrity: We are open and honest, and we keep our commitments. Additional Expectations: Complies with safety instructions, observe safe work practices, provides input on safety issues, and promotes a safe work environment. Maintains regular and timely attendance. Protects confidentiality. Demonstrates participation in and support of the organization's Corporate Integrity Program by participating in compliance-related education and training and complying with the organization's policies and procedures. Timely completion of all mandatory education and organizational requirements (i.e., licensure/certification, Employee Health and Wellness requirements, annual training, etc.) POPULATION SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES: Yes No Does this employee have direct patient contact? x Departments will need to determine the appropriate competencies in their areas for their specific patient populations documented in the essential duties section. Examples of items that can be included are: Identifies expected outcomes for a plan individualized to the patient or situation specific to the needs of the population served. Communicates effectively with patients, families, and team members. Integrates practices that supports patient safety, acknowledges variations in populations served. Anticipates the needs of the population served as well as the unique characteristics of the communities served. Anticipates the needs of the population in providing culturally responsive care and develops an individualized plan for patients and families. LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITY: Please describe the degree to which the position directs the work of others or coordinates workflow of a clinic, department, or functional area. If applicable, indicate the number of people and the titles for which this position directly and/or indirectly directs the work of others or coordinates workflow. NA Critical Job Demands Section 1: Place an “X’ next to ONE of the terms that best describes the frequency for each of the Critical Demands . Critical Demands N/A 0% Rare 1
- 5% (Up to a 1/2 hour) Occa 6
- 33% (1/2 hour to 3 hours) Freq 34
- 66% (3 to 5½ hours) Cont 67
- 100% (5½ to 8 hours) Standing - Remaining on one's feet in an upright position at a work station without moving about. x Walking - Moving about on foot. x Sitting - Remaining in a seated position. x Squatting - Assuming or maintaining a crouching position with the knees bent. x Reaching - Stretching out or extending to touch or grasp. x Lifting - Raising or lowering an object from one level to another (includes upward pulling). x Carrying - Transporting an object, usually holding it in the hands or arms, or on the shoulder. x Pushing/Pulling – Exerting force upon an object so that the object moves away/towards from the force. x Handling/Fingering – (includes typing, computer work, gripping, grasping, and pinching) x Section 2: Place an “X” next to ONE of the terms that best describes the Strength Rating for this job classification which is expressed by one of five terms: Sedentary, Light, Medium, Heavy, and Very Heavy. Sedentary Work - Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally (Occasionally: activity or condition exists up to 1/3 of the time) and/or a negligible amount of force frequently (Frequently: activity or condition exists from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time) to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time, but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met. x Light Work - Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly (Constantly: activity or condition exists 2/3 or more of the time) to move objects.
are in excess of those for Sedentary Work. Even though the weight lifted may be only a negligible amount, a job should be rated Light Work: (1) when it requires walking or standing to a significant degree; or (2) when it requires sitting most of the time but entails pushing and/or pulling of arm or leg controls; and/or (3) when the job requires working at a production rate pace entailing the constant pushing and/or pulling of materials even though the weight of those materials is negligible.
NOTE: The constant stress and strain of maintaining a production rate pace, especially in an industrial setting, can be and is physically demanding of a worker even though the amount of force exerted is negligible. Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Physical Demand requirements are in excess of those for Light Work.
Heavy Work - Exerting 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 25 to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or 10 to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
are in excess of those for Medium Work. Very Heavy Work - Exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Physical Demand requirements are in excess of those for Heavy Work.
Note: During any patient handling task, if any caregiver is required to lift more than 35 lbs. of a patient’s weight, assistive transfer devices should be used for the transfer. HAZARD ASSESSMENT FOR PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE) Please contact the employer Employee Health & Safety (EHS) with any questions or assistance related to the completion of the Hazard Assessment for Personal Protective Equipment (HAPPE) Form.
RELATED TO: Hazardous Substances and Harmful Physical Agents Yes No Task Description Potential Hazard Hazard control PPE Required x Working with box cutters, knives or other sharp cutting devices. Penetration Cut away from body. Use proper tool for the job.
Safety knife or safety box cutter Cut resistant gloves Other ___________________ x Working with liquid chemicals, acids, or caustics (Examples: reprocessing, cleaners, disinfectants, laboratory chemicals). See MSDS online database for chemical list Chemicals Flammables Toxic Gases Corrosives Use only employer approved products. Use appropriate soaking containers with labels.
Understand hazards of chemicals you use (read MSDS). Goggles Chemical face shield Chemical resistant gloves Chemical resistant aprons Lab Coat Closed toe shoes Powered Air Purifying Respirator Other ___________________ x Exposed to extreme heat (Examples: Autoclaves, Blank