Status: Non-Exempt A Brief Overview Provides blood specimen collection services in the acute care (hospital) setting, to include order management, specimen collection (venipuncture and capillary puncture specimens) and point of care testing. Serves patients in all areas of the acute care setting, including ED/Trauma, Critical Care, medical floors, airborne and contact isolation rooms, surgery, maternal/child, and behavioral health.
May provide blood collection services at client facilities, such as long-term care facilities. Responds to team activation events such as code blue, stroke, sepsis, and trauma. Works closely with other laboratory personnel, caregivers, and patients to obtain high quality specimens while demonstrating the Stormont Vail Tenets.
Education Qualifications High School Diploma / GED Completion of an accredited phlebotomy training program may be substituted for education. Required Experience Qualifications Experience with phlebotomy. Preferred Experience in a lab or hospital setting.
Preferred Venipuncture and capillary puncture experience. Preferred Experience with electronic medical records and patient privacy. Preferred Skills and Abilities Accuracy and attention to detail.
(Required proficiency) Follows all OSHA guidelines and hospital and laboratory safety procedures. (Required proficiency) Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards. (Required proficiency) Ability to deal with stressful situations (Required proficiency) Licenses and Certifications Drivers License - DMV Current Valid Driver’s License and Clean MVR with 3-year baseline and annual MVR review.
Required Registered Phlebotomy Technician - AMT Preferred Phlebotomy Technician - PBT - ASCP Preferred
- Obtain and properly identify blood specimens by performing venipunctures and capillary punctures in all age groups (newborns, pediatrics, adults, and geriatrics) and patient types. Access, select, release and print test orders from the electronic medical record system. Resolves unusual or duplicative orders as needed. Transcribes outside orders into the electronic medical record system as required. Process specimens according to established procedures. Prepare specimens for transport per International Air Transport Association (IATA) regulations to other laboratories as needed. Perform and result waived point of care tests. Maintain quality waived test results by following department procedures. Instruct patients in proper procedures for specimen collection when necessary. Answer patient questions regarding collection techniques and offers additional resources if patient requests them. Follow the Phlebotomist Service Standards: (1) Use patient-centric communication; (2) Demonstrate empathetic responses to patients' concerns; (3) Acknowledge wait times and service delays; (4) Protect patient privacy; (5) Demonstrate teamwork with all members of the healthcare team; (6) Follow the organization's and laboratory's professional behavior guidelines/policies. Assist with teaching, training, and mentoring phlebotomist interns and trainees. Collect specimens for legal blood alcohol, drug screens, and paternity tests; testify in regional court systems to explain collection procedure if subpoenaed. Maintain and monitor supply stock in the laboratory. Respond appropriately to patient adverse reactions to venipuncture. Travel to outside locations for phlebotomy collections when requested. Travel Requirements 20% Travel to other locations for specimen collection may be required depending on department/shift needs. Required for All Jobs Complies with all policies, standards, mandatory training and requirements of Stormont Vail Health Performs other duties as assigned Patient Facing Options Position is Patient Facing Remote Work Guidelines Workspace is a quiet and distraction-free allowing the ability to comply with all security and privacy standards. Stable access to electricity and a minimum of 25mb upload and internet speed. Dedicate full attention to the job duties and communication with others during working hours. Adhere to break and attendance schedules agreed upon with supervisor. Abide by Stormont Vail’s Remote Worker Policy and will review and acknowledge the Remote Work Agreement annually. Remote Work Capability On
- Site; No Remote Scope No Supervisory Responsibility No Budget Responsibility No Budget Responsibility Physical Demands Balancing: Continuously greater than 5 hours Carrying: Continuously greater than 5 hours Climbing (Ladders): Rarely less than 1 hour Climbing (Stairs): Frequently 3
- 5 Hours Crouching: Occasionally 1
- 3 Hours Driving (Automatic): Occasionally 1
- 3 Hours Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination: Continuously greater than 5 hours Feeling: Continuously greater than 5 hours Grasping (Fine Motor): Continuously greater than 5 hours Grasping (Gross Hand): Continuously greater than 5 hours Handling: Continuously greater than 5 hours Hearing: Continuously greater than 5 hours Kneeling: Rarely less than 1 hour Lifting: Frequently 3
- 5 Hours up to 25 lbs Pulling: Occasionally 1
- 3 Hours up to 200 lbs Pushing: Occasionally 1
- 3 Hours up to 200 lbs Reaching (Forward): Continuously greater than 5 hours up to 25 lbs Reaching (Overhead): Occasionally 1
- 3 Hours up to 25 lbs Repetitive Motions: Continuously greater than 5 hours Sitting: Occasionally 1
- 3 Hours Standing: Continuously greater than 5 hours Stooping: Occasionally 1
- 3 Hours Talking: Continuously greater than 5 hours Walking: Continuously greater than 5 hours Physical Demand Comments: Physical Demands Comments: Vision requirements include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, ability to adjust focus, and color discrimination. Phlebotomist occasionally pushes or pulls patients in wheelchairs up to 300
- 400 pounds. Must be able to lower the head of a phlebotomy chair. Working Conditions Chemical: Rarely less than 1 hour Combative Patients: Occasionally 1
- 3 Hours Dusts: Rarely less than 1 hour Electrical: Rarely less than 1 hour Infectious Diseases: Frequently 3
- 5 Hours Mechanical: Rarely less than 1 hour Needle Stick: Continuously greater than 5 hours Noise/Sounds: Continuously greater than 5 hours Poor Ventilation, Fumes and/or Gases: Rarely less than 1 hour Radiant Energy: Rarely less than 1 hour Risk of Exposure to Blood and Body Fluids: Continuously greater than 5 hours Risk of Exposure to Hazardous Drugs: Rarely less than 1 hour Hazards (other): Rarely less than 1 hour Stormont Vail is an equal opportunity employer and adheres to the philosophy and practice of providing equal opportunities for all employees and prospective employees, without regard to the following classifications: race, color, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, marital status, uniformed service, disability or genetic information. This applies to all aspects of employment practices including hiring, firing, pay, benefits, promotions, lateral movements, job training, and any other terms or conditions of employment. Retaliation is prohibited against any person who files a claim of discrimination, participates in a discrimination investigation, or otherwise opposes an unlawful employment act based upon the above classifications.