Phlebotomist

JOB TITLE

Phlebotomist

DEPARTMENT

RHC

REPORTS TO

RHC Manager

POSITION SUMMARY

Is accountable for the delivery of consistently high quality work during their assigned shift. Functions under the supervision of the RHC Manager. Is accountable for the effective, efficient and safe operations of the clinic Laboratory ensuring that the objectives of the RHC department and the organization are met. Ensures appropriate organizational and patient safety practices are in use. Promotes good public relations through contacts with patients, practitioners, visitors, employees, peers and the public at large. Maintains confidentiality of patient information.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Veni puncture Responsible for specimen collection in RHC. Accessioning specimens, and preparing samples for reference laboratory testing and other specimens that are referred to other laboratories for testing. Greets patients in a friendly manner and following departmental policies for patient identification, specimen collection and labeling. Printing and/or distributing test reports as indicated. Secretarial duties as needed. Assist in training and orientation of new personnel. Maintain a clean, safe working environment. Assists in maintaining established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality improvement program, safety, environmental and infection control standards. Assists in maintaining departmental reports and records as directed. Assists in implementing department specific goals and objectives in keeping with overall Laboratory and organizational goals and objectives. Interacts with others (on the phone or in person) in a positive, professional and appropriate manner. Works cooperatively with others. Has respect for and an understanding of the contributions of all team members. Attends required meetings and participates in educational programs. Protects patient confidentiality by promoting appropriate staff communication practices. Works shifts as required. Performs other duties as assigned Registers lab specimens, orders, etc. in

EMR. MINIMUM EDUCATION

High School Graduate or

GED PREFERRED EDUCATION

High School Graduate or

GED MINIMUM EXPERIENCE 0 - 6

months phlebotomy experience

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE 0 - 6

months phlebotomy experience Phlebotomist 4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars 100 Medical Center Drive, Princeton, KY 42445 CALDWELL

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JOB TITLE

Phlebotomist

DEPARTMENT

RHC

REPORTS TO

RHC Manager

POSITION SUMMARY

Is accountable for the delivery of consistently high quality work during their assigned shift. Functions under the supervision of the RHC Manager. Is accountable for the effective, efficient and safe operations of the clinic Laboratory ensuring that the objectives of the RHC department and the organization are met. Ensures appropriate organizational and patient safety practices are in use. Promotes good public relations through contacts with patients, practitioners, visitors, employees, peers and the public at large. Maintains confidentiality of patient information.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Veni puncture Responsible for specimen collection in RHC. Accessioning specimens, and preparing samples for reference laboratory testing and other specimens that are referred to other laboratories for testing. Greets patients in a friendly manner and following departmental policies for patient identification, specimen collection and labeling. Printing and/or distributing test reports as indicated. Secretarial duties as needed. Assist in training and orientation of new personnel. Maintain a clean, safe working environment. Assists in maintaining established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality improvement program, safety, environmental and infection control standards. Assists in maintaining departmental reports and records as directed. Assists in implementing department specific goals and objectives in keeping with overall Laboratory and organizational goals and objectives. Interacts with others (on the phone or in person) in a positive, professional and appropriate manner. Works cooperatively with others. Has respect for and an understanding of the contributions of all team members. Attends required meetings and participates in educational programs. Protects patient confidentiality by promoting appropriate staff communication practices. Works shifts as required. Performs other duties as assigned Registers lab specimens, orders, etc. in

EMR. MINIMUM EDUCATION

High School Graduate or

GED PREFERRED EDUCATION

High School Graduate or

GED MINIMUM EXPERIENCE 0 - 6

months phlebotomy experience

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE 0 - 6

months phlebotomy experience