Certified Phlebotomy Technician, PT, Split Shift

About Prisma Health

• Serve with compassion.
• to transform healthcare for the benefits of the communities we serve.
• The transformation of healthcare requires talented individuals in every role here at Prisma Health.

Responsibilities

• Inspire health.
• Be the difference.
• Collects specimens from patients and assumes responsibility for the safety and comfort of patients, following established standards and practices.
• Accessions samples into computer system for accurate testing and billing.
• Performs Point of Care testing as needed.
• Uses correct technique, policy, and protocol in collection and process of all specimens.
• Verifies ID of patient, specimen and results.
• Properly aliquots specimens.
• Properly labels specimens with appropriate information.
• Uses correct alternate patient ID procedures if hospital armband is not available (RN ID, use of Typenex bracelets, etc.).
• 15% * Performs quick registration in HIS, accessioning, and medical necessity checking using appropriate procedures with accuracy.
• Obtains complete information needed for outpatient registration.
• Performs POC testing accurately, using established protocol and QC.
• Obtains read-back of verbal reports and performs read-back of verbal orders.
• 15% * Observes and responds correctly and immediately to safety violations and safety drills.
• Reports and documents immediately personal exposure to hazardous or infectious situations.
• Uses lab bio-safety levels, universal precautions guidelines and available safety equipment when needed.
• Assures patient safety is maintained throughout collection/procedure (bed rails are returned to the original position, all phlebotomy equipment is removed, and all bleeding has stopped).
• Obeys all patient precautions at bedside or noted on order.
• 5% * Instructs new employees and students in procedure, technique and theory.
• Documents proficiency utilizing individual checklists.
• Informs section leader or section manager in a timely manner of problems noted in an individual’s training process.
• 10% * Restocks an item in use, assuring its availability to the next person/shift.
• Maintains work area in a clean, orderly manner.
• Monitors expiration dates of all supplies and reagents and follows established protocol.
• 10% * Employs good organizational talents and prioritizes tasks.
• Utilizes time efficiently.
• Performs collections in a timely manner.
• Consistently observes meal and break periods according to workload and schedule; assesses appropriate times to take breaks.
• 10% * Receives incoming calls, documents incoming requests for blood collection or other information, and follows through on dispatch as needed.
• 5% * Documents personal CE attendance and presentations (1 = std not met; 2 = std met; 3 = 1.5 times std; expected hours per year same for all: FT, PT, FP).
• 5% * Reviews collection lists, unreceived lists, tracking logs, and telephone log for receipt or completion of work.
• Takes appropriate action as needed.
• Assures proper retention of all specimens for their designated time.
• 10% * Completes all objectives from previous evaluation.
• 5% * Performs required senior competencies as stated on checklist.
• 5% Supervisory/Management Responsibilities This is a non-management job that will report to a supervisor, manager, director or executive.

Requirements

• Education High School diploma or equivalent - Vocational/specialized training of 3-12 months preferred Minimum Experience No previous experience Required Certifications/Registrations/Licenses PHLEBOTOMY CERTIFICATION - CPBT Other Required Experience Knowledge of general phlebotomy equipment - Required Work Shift Split (United States of America) Location Baptist Easley Med Campus Facility Baptist Easley Hospital Department Laboratory-Phlebotomy Share your talent with us!

Accountabilities

5% * Completes all required 6-month and annual competencies in required time frame with documentation in personnel file.