- Provides oversight in the absence of the supervisor on weekends and holidays
- Makes changes in the schedule as necessary.
- Provides adequate coverage/including offsite.
- Uses sound judgment in handling problems. Notifies supervisor or manager as appropriate.
- Assists the supervisor in the orientation and training of new employees; making certain that all orientation and competency paperwork is complete and accurate. Assists with annual competency assessment and documentation. Assists with performance evaluations as appropriate.
- Performs all duties and responsibilities of a phlebotomist. Performs venipunctures on difficult patients when phlebotomists are not able to obtain samples.
- Identifies the patient according to department policies and procedures.
- Collects appropriate vacutainer tubes and maintains stability as necessary.
- Properly retrieves electronic orders from Collection Manager and Epic as necessary.
- Follows all directions applicable to research protocols.
- Uses proper phlebotomy technique and isolation procedures as required.
- Communicates necessary information concerning patients and patient specimens to appropriate person in a timely manner.
- Follows all Infection Control guidelines.
- Demonstrates the skills and competence necessary to perform EKGs.
- Identifies the patient according to department policies and procedures.
- Properly attaches the leads to the patient.
- Accurately enters the patient's information into the machine.
- Performs the EKG and transmits the results.
- Demonstrates respect of the patient and their privacy at all times.
- Performs routine, STAT and timed heel sticks on babies, inpatient and outpatient.
- Understands the potential risks involved with obtaining specimens from neonates.
- Uses proper phlebotomy and isolation techniques for neonates.
- Identifies the patient according to department policies and procedures.
- Checks collection site prior to leaving the patient.
- Serves as a resource for the phlebotomists and Lab Control staff.
- Responsible for ensuring efficient phlebotomy services in the designated area of responsibility.
- Ensures all phlebotomists have documented competency for all tasks and duties as appropriate.
- Arranges breaks to minimize patient wait time. Immediately notifies supervisor or manager of any delays.
- Monitors and facilitates efficient workflow. Immediately notifies supervisor or manager of issues.
- Assists with incident reports as directed by the supervisor.
- Serves as the liaison between phlebotomy and other areas to resolve issues.
- Ensures that staff members demonstrate good customer service skills; reports all issues to the supervisor.
- Ensures that phlebotomists take their schedule breaks. Monitors they take their breaks on time and returning from breaks on time.
- Responsible for maintaining the condition, supplies and documentation in designated area of responsibility.
- Maintains a safe environment at all times. Immediately notifies supervisor or manager of patient safety issues.
- Maintains lab requisitions in a neat and orderly manner for area of responsibility. Transfers requisitions to Lab Control for off-site storage at the end of each month.
- Maintains phlebotomy logbooks as required.
- Orders and maintains an appropriate level of supplies. Ensures that expired supplies are removed from the area.
- Follows procedures for Standing orders including:
- Maintaining Standing order file for non-BWH patients in a neat and orderly manner for designated area of responsibility.
- Notifying physicians of standing orders due to expire (non-BWH patients).
- Ensuring that only active Standing orders are maintained in the file.
- Works collaboratively as a senior member of the phlebotomy team:
- Follows all department policies and procedures and acts as a role model for other staff members.
- Demonstrates professional customer service skills.
- Assists in the identification and resolution of issues.
- Demonstrates ability to effectively communicate with all team members, team leaders, supervisors, managers and administrators. Adheres to the Code of Conduct Policy.
- Assists the supervisor in tracking staff productivity for all shifts.
- Responsible for pagers and other hospital hardware.
- Adheres to the pager and phone protocol and is responsible for the communication devices.
- Adheres to the Epic and Collection Manager protocol and is responsible for care of the scanners, batteries and printers.
- Is responsible to be aware of Joint Commission National Patient Safety Goals and to compile with BWH hospital and laboratory policies and procedures.
- Follows all Infection Control guidelines throughout the venipuncture and heelstick procedures. Ensures that staff is following established guidelines.
- Required weekend and holiday rotation according to the needs of the department.
- Rotation to all ambulatory labs, including offsite locations and Inpatient Phlebotomy when needed.
- Performs all other duties as required.
- High School diploma required
- Phlebotomy certificate preferred (graduate of a phlebotomy training program or schooling)
- Phlebotomy certification preferred (ASCP, ASPT)
- Two years of phlebotomy experience required
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$1K Sign-On BonusPerforms all functions of phlebotomist, including the more difficult cases. Troubleshoots problems and follow up as appropriate. Works independently and is able to direct a team of phlebotomists. Assists supervisor and manager with duties such as scheduling, orientation, training and competency assessment. Assists supervisor with administrative tasks as directed.
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