Certified Phlebotomist Iii - Lancaster, United States - Antelope Valley Medical Center

Antelope Valley Medical Center

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Lancaster, United States

2 weeks ago

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Mark Lane

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Description

Job Objective:

Under the immediate direction of the Laboratory Phlebotomy/Processing Supervisor, the Certified Phlebotomist III performs various duties associated with specimen collection and processing for laboratory testing.

Duties include venipuncture and capillary draws, specimen handling, maintaining supplies, equipment operation, answering questions related to specimens and testing, and assisting with the training of new phlebotomists.

In addition, the Certified Phlebotomist III is assigned to patients that need to be re-drawn and assists with competency evaluations as needed.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

A. Certified Phlebotomist III

Collects laboratory specimens and performs venipuncture and capillary sticks on patients
Assists with the processing of laboratory specimens
Organizes laboratory orders by priority and specimen type for proper collection and handling of specimens
Operates the LIS and HIS as required for the position
Follows proper isolation techniques
Safely and effectively uses all necessary equipment
Cleans laboratory equipment, work surfaces and glassware
Receives and stocks supplies
Records temperatures and notifies appropriate Clinical Laboratory Scientist of outofrange values
Answers questions regarding test orders, specimen requirements and specimen availability
Demonstrates proper use of scripting techniques
Participates in Continuing Education for personal growth and maintenance of certificates and licenses
Assures completion of all yearly competency testing
Assists in training new phlebotomists
Demonstrates competence with computer downtime procedures
Assigned to patients that need to be redrawn
Assists with competency evaluations if needed
Ability to perform at least 12 draws per hour of average complexity

Non-Essential Duties:

Helps distribute supplies to other departments as needed
Transports specimens and supplies between the main hospital lab and satellite locations
Adds support to other laboratory staff as necessary

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge

Knowledge of basic computer operations
Knowledge of specimen requirements
Knowledge of safe handling of biological samples
Knowledge of basic isolation techniques
Demonstrates knowledge regarding special needs and behaviors of age specific groups and proficiency in required areas

Skills

Advanced skill in performing venipuncture and capillary draws
Skill in effective oral and written communication
Skill to accurately record values

Abilities

Ability to exhibit courteous, helpful and professional behavior in dealing with patients, public and peers

Core Competencies:
All AVH employees will effectively demonstrate these behaviors:
Accountability

Action Oriented

Customer Focused

Compassion

Effective Communication

Teamwork

Ethics & Values

Integrity & Trust

Education and Experience:
Education

High School Diploma or GED equivalent is required

Experience

Certified Phlebotomist Ill — Two years of related phlebotomy experience with a minimum of six months at AVH is required
Experience with infants and pediatrics is required
Minimum of one year experience at an acute care hospital is desirable

Required Licensure and/or Certifications:

Possession of a current Certified Phlebotomy Technician I or II license issued by the State of California Department of Public Health

AVH Conduct/Compliance Expectations:

Ability to adhere with AVH Leaves of Absence Policy
Ability to adhere with AVH Paid Time Off (PTO) Policy
Ability to adhere with AVH Recording of Hours Worked Policy
Ability to adhere to the department dress code
Ability to organize work and establish priorities
Ability to expand on own initiative in performance of duties
Skill and ability to follow the telephone etiquette/standards
Conforms to AVH Standards of Excellence
Ability to function effectively under pressure and meet time parameters
Ability to communicate effectively while maintaining good working relationships with coworkers, managers and other hospital staff
Ability to adhere to the normal standards of courtesy and conduct as defined under the rules of hospitality at AVH
Ability to maintain the confidentiality of patient, hospital and department information
Ability to adhere to safety rules and regulations
Safely and effectively uses all equipment necessary to carry out duties
Ability to interpret and function under hospital and department policies and procedures
Conforms with required and appropriate Joint Commission requirements
Conforms with and supports hospital quality assurance and improvement guidelines
Ability to participate effectively in department and hospital staff education
Display a willingness to work as a team player
Ability to give and support the highest level of patient/customer satisfaction at all times
Supports and adheres to the values and mission statem