The opportunity
A Sr Phlebotomist serves patients by identifying the best method for retrieving blood; preparing specimens for laboratory testing; and performing screening procedures.
What you'll do
Verifies test requisitions by comparing information with nursing station log;: bringing discrepancies to the attention of unit personnel.
Verifies patient by reading patient identification.
Obtains blood specimens by performing venipunctures and finger sticks.
Maintains specimen integrity by using aseptic technique, following department: procedures; observing isolation procedures.
Tracks collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of: collection; maintaining daily tallies of collections performed.
Maintains quality results by following department procedures and testing: schedule; recording results in the quality-control log; identifying and reporting needed changes.
What they're looking for
- Maintains safe, secure, and healthy work environment by following standards: and procedures; complying with legal regulations.
- Resolves unusual test orders by contacting the physician, pathologist,: nursing station, or reference laboratory; referring unresolved orders back to the originator for further clarification; notifying supervisor of unresolved orders.
- Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading: professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations.
- Enhances phlebotomy department and hospital reputation by accepting ownership: for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.