Part time
Rotating Shift
Full-time, Part-time, and contingent opportunities available
Shifts available:
Full-time Night shift.
Contingent - Rotating, needs to be available evening and night shift
Location: Chelsea, MI
REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND
Previous phlebotomy experience, or related experience preferred. Completion of phlebotomy, medical assistant or patientcare technician training required.
Trinity Health Perks:
Competitive compensation, DAILYPAY
Benefits effective Day One! No waiting periods
Full benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, Life Insurance, Short and Long-term Disability
Retirement savings plan with employer match and contributions
Opportunity for growth and advancement throughout SJMHS and Trinity Health
Tuition Reimbursement
REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES
1. Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
2. Interpersonal skills necessary to effectively communicate with patients and other health care professionals.
3. Ability to concentrate and pay close attention to detail when performing job responsibilities.
4. Ability to work and stand for approximately 60% of work time.
5. Organizational skills necessary to prioritize work. Flexibility to accommodate task and location reassignment as needed.
6. Familiarity and comfort with using computers.
POSITION PURPOSE
Performs phlebotomy, specimen receipt, processing, specimen distribution, computer order entry and/or requisition completion, and other pre-analytical tasks as required. Tracks specimens through appropriate computer functions when available, to ensure that all specimens are routed accurately and in a timely manner. Assures complete and accurate patient samples, patient demographics, and diagnosis codes are provided, and submits to the laboratory for testing.
Responsibilities
Phlebotomy
1. Performs successful sample collection to include venipuncture blood draw, capillary puncture, infant heel sticks, and urine collection utilizing proper patient identification and customer service skills.
2. Acts as a representative of the department, communicating with patients and physician offices. Responds to inquiries in a courteous and helpful manner following departmental policies and procedures.
3. Uses good judgment to decide when to contact a Phlebotomy Lead, Medical Laboratory Scientist, Manager, or a Pathologist, as necessary.
4. Knowledge of policies, procedures, and other reference sources for patient preparation and specimen collection and handling requirements to be able to assist other health care professionals. Able to access on-line websites for assistance, when needed.
5. May utilize a glucometer or perform waived urine testing prior to administration of glucola.
6. Understands laboratory requisitions and how to locate missing or incomplete information.
7. Must be able to work with minimal supervision.
8. Receives and enters orders in Hospital (HIS) or Laboratory Information System (LIS). Distributes specimen to appropriate testing area.
9. Troubleshoots problems related to missing specimens, discrepancies between specimens and orders.
10. Completes specimen handling and processing including centrifugation of vacutainer and aliquoting/pouring over of specimens. Aliquots and adjusts pH of 24-hour urine specimens as required by location.
11. Follows test cancellation policy and completes follow-up tasks as needed. Locates specimens for add-on testing.
12. Maintains minimum supply levels and maintains cleanliness of workstation and of the section.
13. Provides input on policies and procedures. Assists in training new employees and students.
14. Reviews and completes assigned continuing education documents. This includes annual mandatory education and laboratory procedures review and acknowledgment.
15. Performs and documents routine quality control of equipment (centrifuge, refrigerator temperatures) as required by location.
16. Maintains good rapport and cooperative relationships. Approaches conflict in a constructive manner. Helps to identify problems, offer solutions, and participate in their resolution.
17. Maintains the confidentiality of information acquired pertaining to patient, physicians, associates, and visitors to Trinity Health. Discusses patient and hospital information only among appropriate personnel in appropriately private places. Adheres to all hospital HIPAA and privacy policies.
18. Behaves in accordance with the Mission, Vision and Values of Trinity Health.
19. Assumes responsibility for performance of job duties in the safest possible manner, to assure personal safety and that of coworkers, and to report all preventable hazards and unsafe practices immediately to management.
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