DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Collect blood specimens from in-patients and outpatients, remote locations, via venipuncture and skin puncture according to physician orders and applicable regulations, policies and procedures to ensure complete and accurate specimens for testing.
• Explain collection procedures and provides general testing information as needed to facilitate patient understanding and reduce patient anxiety.
• Respond to calls from Emergency Room, Nursing units, and Same Day Surgery for specimen collection as needed; procures Medical-surgical patient collections per schedule.
• Identify all patients according to laboratory policies. Label collection tubes and specimens with computer generated labels.
• Maintains inventory of department supplies as needed to ensure uninterrupted specimen collection.
• Document appropriate information (i.e., time, initials, and type of test) in evident computer system. Orders outpatient tests per paper request form.
• Collect blood cultures and places them into analyzer per protocol.
• Collect Employee Urine Drug Screen samples per protocol.
• Assist in training new Phlebotomy employees and students as needed to ensure an efficient and productive staff.
• Put storeroom deliveries into cupboards. Replenish the drawing room supplies daily.
• Restock phlebotomy cart daily before leaving shift.
• Attend meetings regarding Hospital and Laboratory issues in order to keep informed of current lab and hospital policies.
• Receive and process patient samples.
• Perform 12-lead EKG tracings and transmits via fax to UIHC cardiology.
• Print and send laboratory reports to physicians and clinics per laboratory protocol.
• Maintain appropriate departmental records and filing systems to ensure the expeditious retrieval of information that comply with regulatory regulations.
• Recommend process improvements for increased efficiencies
• Display and promote company values
• Regular attendance
• Other duties as assigned