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Phlebotomist 2

Phlebotomist 2

CompanyVanderbilt Health
LocationFranklin, TN, USA
Salary$Not Provided – $Not Provided
TypeFull-Time
Degrees
Experience LevelJunior, Mid Level

Requirements

  • Phlebotomy (Intermediate): Demonstrates mastery of phlebotomy in practical applications of a difficult nature.
  • Specimen Collection (Intermediate): Demonstrates mastery of specimen collection in practical applications of a difficult nature.
  • Patient Assessment (Intermediate): Demonstrates mastery of patient assessments in practical applications of a difficult nature.
  • Customer Service (Novice): Demonstrates the ability to influence customers.
  • High School Diploma or GED

Responsibilities

  • Performs patient check-in procedure and updates patient information as necessary in registration system.
  • When applicable, places generic manual orders and sends to Specimen Receiving or to the Patient Service Specialist for accessioning.
  • Instructs patients on proper collection of urine, stool, sputum and saliva specimens, and provides appropriate collection supplies.
  • Administers oral solutions for glucose tolerance testing according to established training and identifies the best method for retrieving blood samples and other specimens.
  • Demonstrates Credo behaviors in all interactions including explaining blood draw procedures to patients, answering any questions about the process and assisting patients, co-workers and internal customers as appropriate.
  • Verifies patient identification with two identifiers both before and after venipuncture, labeling tubes immediately following the venipuncture in front of the patient.
  • Maintains specimen integrity by using aseptic technique, following department procedures and obtains blood specimens by performing venipunctures and capillary sticks according to age specific guidelines.
  • Processes specimens to prepare them for laboratory testing, to include centrifuging and aliquoting of blood samples. Packages and stores specimens appropriately for transport using guidance from lab test directories.
  • Takes responsibility for safety checks, supply management and assists with training. preceptor to students and new hires.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications

    No preferred qualifications provided.