Phlebotomist I

Phlebotomist I

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Completion of a phlebotomy training program
• LIC-Driver’s License – STATE_MI State of Michigan Outpatient & Nursing home positions only. Upon Hire required
• CRT-Phlebotomy Technician – NHA National Health career Association Upon Hire preferred

Responsibilities

• Performs venipuncture and capillary punctures to obtain adequate samples from patients.
• Supports laboratory activities related to laboratory testing (phlebotomy, specimen collection, computer order entry and specimen processing) to ensure accurate result reporting and quick turn-around time.
• Performs processing functions to support laboratory services as related to testing including verification, accessioning, aliquoting, processing and batching send out testing, adding/cancelling tests, distributing, storing and disposing of specimens.
• Adheres to Compliance policies as related to job duties to include presenting Advance Beneficiary Notice (ABN) of non-coverage prior to delivery of outpatient services.
• Performs observational competency of all support staff under the guidance of the phlebotomy leadership using established criteria.
• Maintains department equipment and inventory to ensure proper supplies are available.
• Works well without direct supervision.
• Participates in: Patient and Family-Center Care Culture, Q.I./process improvements, data collection, QC documentation, and/or CAP surveys as applicable to the assigned department, Staff activities of a High Reliability Organization (HRO), Friend-at-Work program and assists in training new hires as applicable/assigned, Staff meetings and committee meetings as assigned.
• Cost effectiveness: Efficient use of time in completing tasks accurately and timely. Mindful of appropriate use of laboratory funds through purchase requests and the observance of wasteful use of supplies.
• Performs other miscellaneous duties as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications

• Medical Assistant or Phlebotomy Course and phlebotomy externship.
• 6 months of relevant experience preferred, dependent on assignment.