Lab Specimen Processor

Job Title: Lab Specimen Processor

Location: Monmouth Medical Center

Department Name: Lab MMC

Req #: 0000238675

Status: Hourly

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $19.84 - $23.85 per hour

Pay Transparency:

The above reflects the anticipated hourly wage range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.

The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

Assumes responsibility for receiving and determining acceptability of all specimens received in the Department of Pathology, preparing specimens according to designated protocol for each laboratory procedure and engages in computer activity for the Laboratory Information System and the Hospital Information System,

Obtains blood and non-blood specimens from inpatients/outpatients by venipuncture from the arm and/or micro collections from fingers or infant s heel in a variety of collection tubes or capillaries, some of which contain preservatives or anticoagulants,

Assumes responsibility for actively contributing to section productivity and cost effectiveness,

Assumes responsibility for recognizing situations that require referral to Technical Supervisor,

phlebotomists are flexible, working at various offsite outpatient laboratory locations while maintaining a high level of attention to detail during patient interactions,

Understanding of proper patient identification methods,

Knowledge of legal requirements pertaining to drawing blood, handling specimen samples, and the use of relevant medical equipment,

Experience using effective puncture techniques,

Knowledge of testing protocols and the use of testing equipment,

Superb dexterity and hand-eye coordination,

Excellent verbal and written communication skills,

Performs additional tasks as requested by Chairman of Pathology or his/her designee,

Section III: Job Qualifications/Education/Training/Certification/Licensure

Required:

High school graduate or equivalent,

Basic Life support (BLS) certification is required,

Needs valid driver s license and insurance for outreach phlebotomist

Preferred:

Completion of a recognized phlebotomy course in Phlebotomy and/or Medical Assistant (or equivalent),

Certification with an accredited Agency (such as the American Society of Phlebotomy Technicians, Inc,

and/or the National Phlebotomy Association(NPA) is preferred,

1 year of Practical Phlebotomy Experience (Preferred),

Successful completion of all Orientation Programs,

Specific Requirements

Adheres to all policies regarding the safe handling of specimens; follows

Adheres to all policies regarding the safe handling of specimens; follows prescribed methods for needle and syringe control, and maintains and cleans accessioning and procurement dispatch area and equipment, such as countertops, centrifuges, refrigerators, etc,

Adheres to infection control practices and

Adheres to infection control practices and procedures,

Adheres to safety policies regarding safe handling/disposal of specimens,

Adheres to safety policies regarding safe handling/disposal of specimens, chemicals, biohazardous materials and sharps; maintains a clean and safe work environment and maintains patient and professional confidentiality,

Answers telephone in a timely manner giving factual information according

Answers telephone in a timely manner giving factual information according to the nature of the question and within hospital guidelines,

Applies specimen labels at patient bedside/chairside to blood or non-blood

Applies specimen labels at patient bedside/chairside to blood or non-blood samples, with patient s full name, identification (hospital) number ,date and time of collection and all information pertaining to the specimen collection (i,

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above, below I,

V,

) and transports the specimens back to the department,

(Ref: Proc,

Manual),

Completes mandatory education in a timely manner,

Participates in on-going education (in service, continuing education, etc,

),

Follows prescribed methods for needle/syringe control, adhering to

Follows prescribed methods for needle/syringe control, adhering to safety/infection control procedures; reports unsafe conditions,

Greets patients/families (gives name, position, dept,

); explains procedures, verifies patient s name, hospital number, location from wrist band against collection label before b Dept,

via Hospital

Logs in blood/non-blood specimens into Pathology Dept,

via Hospital Information System and/or Laboratory Information System, indicating accessioning time, type of specimen, patient id, quantity of sample; separates specimen labels for multiple section test analysis,

Maintains positive patient identification through specimen collection process,

Obtains blood and/or non-blood computer labels from Pathology

Prepares all materials for specimen collection/labeling, prior to collection

Prepares venipuncture site or skin puncture site; performs venipuncture or micro collection according to departmental and institution procedure and policies, obtaining clotted and/or non-clotted specimens for laboratory procedures in proper tubes and quantities,

Reviews on a periodic basis all policy, procedure and instrument manuals in order to ensure compliance and maintain current knowledge of procedures,

and maintains a clean work space,

Stocks/supplies phlebotomy basket with equipment necessary for obtaining blood from patients; complies with all expiration dates,

Washes hands before and after each patient

Phlebotomists should possess excellent bedside manner and be able to successfully interact with a wide variety of patients, making them comfortable during the collection process

Call clients to confirm handwritten orders, verified tests, and obtained accurate billing information,

Processed appropriate patient information ensuring that each specimen obtained had all pertinent data required including billing information,

Obtained accurate patient demographics and billing information to ensure proper billing of laboratory services,

Verified client/patient test orders and patient billing formation by telephone,

phlebotomists need extensive experience with collecting patient blood samples including following medical safety procedures

Communication skills

Phlebotomists need excellent written and verbal communication skills to interact with clients, patients, and laboratory technicians both in person and on the telephone,

Phlebotomists maintain detailed patient records, making note of medical issues or illnesses reported by patients during the collection process,

They ensure patient privacy and confidentiality in accordance with medical regulations,

They also ensure that medical professionals receive patient information along with their blood samples,

They have a solid grasp of processes and procedures for safely in preparing specimens for transport and storing laboratory samples,