Phlebotomist - Harrison, Arkansas, United States - North Arkansas Regional Medical Center
Description
Overview:
Collects and prepares blood specimens and other samples for laboratory testing.
Maintains collection areas and equipment and performs record keeping duties.
Typically has completed a phlebotomy program or a medical laboratory technician program that includes phlebotomy.
Responsibilities:
Phlebotomist is responsible for collecting blood specimens and pre-analytical processing of all incoming specimens and responsible for filing and charting patient results, including send out testing (post-analytical).
Demonstrates competency
Demonstrates accuracy
Adequate response on STATS and TIMED draws
Demonstrates skills in Meditech system (ordering, admitting, access, and patient inquiry, charge/credit, printing and reporting).
Specimens are dispatched to Main Lab are timely and correctly labeled.
Proper phone usage
Keep filing, log, tally sheets, and other forms current.
Faxing and phoning of test results to Dr. (or as requested).
Distribution of final reports
Actively increasing computer skills.
Performance of daily, weekly, and monthly phlebotomy tasks.
Maintain a balance inventory of supplies/Cost consciousness.
Insure drawing area is clean, organized and free of clutter.
Understands chain of authority and doesn't circumvent it.
Supports and enforces NARMC Lab and HR Directives.
Notifies Lab Director of all complaints and harmful conditions.
Engages in Lab related activities during slack time.
Clinical Ladder
Level 1:
trainee; might have experience or certification as a Medical Assistant or EMT.
Level 2:
Not certified or completed an accredited Phlebotomy program; has 1 year or more experience working as a phlebotomist.
Level 3:
Completed an accredited Phlebotomy program.
Qualifications:
Required
Preferred
Education:
High school diploma or GED
Level 3- Completed an accredited Phlebotomy program
Experience:
Level 2- 1 year experience working as a phlebotomist
Degrees, Licensure, and/or Certification:
BLS certification
Level 1- Certified Medical Assistant or Licensed EMT
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Computer skills
Medical Terminology
Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English