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    Phlebotomist I - Connecticut, United States - Stamford Health

    Stamford Health
    Stamford Health Connecticut, United States

    3 days ago

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    Full time
    Description

    Position Summary: Obtains blood specimens by venipuncture or heel stick and collects non-blood specimens such as urine for laboratory testing from all age groups. Verify the test requisitions, data input and generate computer labels correctly and accurately before preparing specimens for transport to laboratory.

    Responsible for covering Stamford Hospital draw station locations between operation hours of 7am - 8pm with occasional Saturday, Sunday and Holiday duty.

    Essential Functions:

    To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodation may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • Obtain blood specimens from patients per laboratory orders by performing venipunctures and heel sticks.
  • Obtain and handle other types of specimens including urine, stool, sputum, etc.
  • Communicate with and always assist patients in a professional and courteous manner.
  • Identify the patient and access the correct patient record by using at least 2 forms of identification while observing HIPPA requirements.
  • Registration of or update patient demographics using ADM module, order tests using correct mnemonics in an accurate and timely manner
  • Complete input of lab requisition forms and produce appropriate labels, prepare specimens for transport by following specific handling requirements
  • Order and maintain adequate laboratory supplies including checking for expired supplies
  • Daily cleaning of draw station including record keeping and equipment maintenance
  • Follow policies, SOP (standard operating procedure), regulatory guidelines, and safety guidelines
  • Ability to work independently or in a team environment
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

    • Education and Experience:

  • High school diploma or equivalent required
  • Phlebotomy experience preferred.
  • Phlebotomy Certification preferred.
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