Lab Asst/Phlebotomist III – 7on/7off Evenings Position Available In Jefferson, Alabama

Lab Asst/Phlebotomist III – 7on/7off Evenings Baptist Health – 3.3

Birmingham, AL Job Details Full-time Estimated:

$33.5K – $44.5K a year 2 days ago Qualifications Phlebotomy Laboratory experience Research Mid-level 3 years High school diploma or GED Patient care Customer support

Full Job Description Position Summary:

Baptist Health Princeton Hospital:

Serving our neighbors for more than a century, Baptist Health Princeton Hospital in Birmingham is a 505-bed facility dedicated to a patient-first approach. A recognized leader in aortic valve surgery, COPD, heart attack, heart failure and stroke, we provide fast, lifesaving response times for patients with chest pain or stroke symptoms. Our full range of services includes comprehensive emergency room care; cardiovascular care, including structural heart and valve care; orthopedics, including rehabilitation; a comprehensive sleep center; a comprehensive bariatrics center, providing surgical and nonsurgical weight-loss procedures; and women’s care for all stages of life. We have achieved Primary Stroke Center certification from The Joint Commission and accreditation from the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer and from the American College of Surgeons Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program (MBSAQIP). At Baptist Health Princeton Hospital, we are committed to contributing to the future of healthcare through our clinical research and medical residency program. Position Summary Performs specimen receiving and processing duties, registers patients, enters orders in the computer system, centrifuge specimens, labels and aliquot samples, delivers to test site, stores samples, slides, blocks, etc.

Responsibilities:

Essential Functions Provides specialized support in the areas of patient registration, demonstrates a thorough knowledge of third party reimbursement requirements and regulations, maintaining customer support and supplies. Demonstrates knowledge of specimen collection and handling requirements. Research skills for investigating customer requests/issues. Ensures follow up on patient care issues. Communicates with immediate supervisor any patient care issues. Performs all departmental functions and has a thorough knowledge of hospital and laboratory information systems, specimen processing, billing, reference testing and scheduling. Maintains positive customer service relationships at all times and proactively responds to customer service issues. Trains staff as required. Directs staff to ensure both corporate and departmental expectations are met in the specimen workflow. Ability to work flexible hours to meet the needs of the department. Ability to coordinate, organize or perform tasks required to ensure patient care and safety. Excellent interpersonal skills to work cooperatively with all team members and respond to customer phone calls. Acts as liaison between the laboratory, physicians, nursing personnel, other ancillary departments, clients and vendors outside the laboratory. Orders and stocks necessary supplies. Processes pathology specimens as appropriate. Schedules courier pickups as needed. Communicates issues and department status to immediate supervisor. Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards. Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures. Other Related Functions Responsible for maintaining an active role in the laboratory Quality Improvement Program. Maximizes productivity, customer satisfaction and profitability. Documents specimen quality issues. Follows the established policies. Adheres to infection control and safety practices and keeps a clean and organized work area. Maintains confidentiality of patient record, hospital and departmental matters at all times. Performs filing of reports and requisitions. May perform phlebotomy as necessary (must have approved competency on file) May perform IV starts as necessary (must have approved training and competencies on file) Assists with report distribution.

Qualifications:

Education/Training High School Diploma or GED equivalency. Licensure/Certification None. Requires 3 years of lab or phlebotomy experience. Requires walking hospital units daily.