Certified Phlebotomist Specimen Processor
Company: SCL Health
Location: Grand Junction
Posted on: January 26, 2023
Job Description:
Description:
You. You bring your body, mind, heart and spirit to your work as a
Certified Phlebotomist / Specimen Processor. Your compassion is
tangible: patients feel it in the hand they hold. Families feel it
in your prayers. Colleagues feel it in your support. Youre equally
comfortable with performing inpatient and outpatient venipunctures,
performing data entry, and assisting with reception desk
responsibilities. Youre great at what you do, but you want to be
part of something even greater. Because you believe that while
individuals can be strong, the right team is invincible. Us. St.
Marys Medical Center is part of SCL Health, a faith-based,
nonprofit healthcare organization that focuses on person-centered
care. Our 346-bed regional medical center is in Grand Junction, one
of the most beautiful places on earth. Our mission is to bring
health and hope to the poor, the vulnerable, our communities and
each other. Benefits are one of the ways we encourage health for
you and your family. Our generous package includes medical, dental
and vision coverage. But health is more than a well-working body:
it encompasses body, mind and social well-being. To that end, weve
launched a Healthy Living program to address your holistic health.
Healthy Living includes financial incentives, digital tools,
tobacco cessation, classes, counseling and paid time off. We also
offer financial wellness tools and retirement planning. We.
Together well align mission and careers, values and workplace. Well
encourage joy and take pride in our integrity. Well laugh at each
others jokes (even the bad ones). Well hello and high five. Well
celebrate milestones and acknowledge the value of spirituality in
healing. Were proud of what we know, which includes how much there
is to learn. Your day. As a Certified Phlebotomist / Specimen
Processer you need to know how to:
- Perform phlebotomy (venipuncture, fingerstick, heelstick)
according to established procedures. Identify patients using two
patient identifiers. Label specimens and specimen containers
accurately.
- Determine the correct priority for STAT, Routine, ASAP, etc.
specimen collections. Collect and receive specimens into the
laboratory utilizing computer protocols including processing,
preparation, centrifugation, aliquot and routing of specimens, to
include reference lab. Ensure the timely transport and processing
of all patient specimens for testing.
- File patient lab reports, requisitions charges for the business
office and send reports to outside hospitals and clinics. Post
charges and reconcile invoices. Investigate complex bills, as
needed. Research and resolve any questionable patient orders. Enter
patient demographic data accurately. Maintain required lab records
and logs, collect statistics for reports and other clerical duties
as directed by manager.
- Perform complex specimen set-up. Enter complex orders and
results. Pack and ship infectious materials. Communicate any
special situations related to specimens or testing with all
appropriate staff and management.
- Clean and maintain equipment, centrifuges, and refrigerators.
Record daily temperatures of all refrigerators in the phlebotomy
areas. Order supplies and maintain sufficient inventory to
efficiently operate phlebotomy services. Assist in the training of
new associates and students. Act as a receptionist, greeting
patients and answering phones within the laboratory. Perform
patient registration and test ordering and specimen processing as
appropriate.
- Document and communicate information thoroughly and accurately.
Utilize equipment according to departmental guidelines, maintaining
all equipment as per guidelines. Ensure equipment and supplies are
maintained in appropriate working order. Evaluate and utilize
inventory appropriately, assist with inventory control as
needed.
- Maintain a neat and clean work area. Dispose of waste
appropriately. Clean bench areas and equipment. Restock supplies as
appropriate. Maintain the washroom and perform washroom functions
as appropriate. Your experience. We hire people, not resumes. But
we also expect excellence, which is why we require:
- High School Diploma or equivalent, required
- Current Registered Phlebotomy Technician (RPT) or Phlebotomy
Technician (PBT) ASCP certification, required
- At least six (6) months of laboratory experience, preferred
Your next move. Now that you know more about being a Certified
Phlebotomist / Specimen Processor on our team we hope youll join
us. At SCL Health youll reaffirm every day how much you love this
work, and why you were called to it in the first place.
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