Phlebotomist
Company: Lifespan
Location: West Warwick
Posted on: May 23, 2023
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Job Description:
Summary:
Under supervision of the Manager Laboratory Outreach Services or
guidance of the Lead Phlebotomist performs responsibilities
associated with obtaining blood and various other patient specimens
in accordance with department procedures. Obtains samples ordered
by physicians for routine and specialized tests on assigned unit.
Takes samples from pediatric and adult patients on outpatient
units. Transports specimens and completes basic records. Fosters
patient and family centered care and nursing services in accordance
with the Lifespan and The Miriam Hospitals mission vision values
with consideration of the life span including all developmental
stages as well as cultural patterns. Responsibilities:
Schedules venipunctures or capillary blood punctures according to
priority and type of test such as timed studies. Utilizes
computer-generated collection labels and references Pathology
Handbook as necessary to ensure collection of specimens is in
accordance with established procedures i.e. specimens are collected
in proper containers and meet special collection requirements as
appropriate. Duties are performed according to hospital policy and
observance of universal precautions.
Verifies identity of patient following established procedures and
proper patient preparation prior to venipuncture such as fasting or
special diet.
Obtains blood samples from patient according to venipuncture or
capillary puncture technique. Alerts nursing staff or supervisor to
any deviations from puncture or adverse patient condition.
Obtains samples for specialized tests (thyroid Releasing hormone
therapeutic drug monitoring and D-Xylose tolerance). Verifies
volume and timing of dosage. May monitor patient as assigned to
observe reactions including Diaphoresis sleeping etc.
Performs coagulation tests on outpatients such as bleeding
times.
Labels wraps and transports samples according to type and urgency
of sample. Maintains records on sample procurement.
Performs duties according to hospital policy and universal
precautions.
Performs various functions associated with the laboratory computer
system to assure proper collection and documentation of patient
specimens.
All essential functions performed in this position reflect the age
specific needs of the patients. Other information:
BASIC KNOWLEDGE:
Level of knowledge generally acquired through high school plus
accredited course available either through a hospital or a
community college.
National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences
certification preferred but not required.
Must know and practice principles of aseptic techniques.
Knowledge of blood collector equipment anticoagulants used special
precautions and interferences.
Basic understanding of anatomy physiology infection control
specimen processing medical terminology anatomic terminology first
aid and safety.
Manual dexterity and eye-hand coordination to perform venipuncture
techniques and capillary puncture.
Communication skills to explain procedures and allay fears of
patient and to perform other activities which require courtesy and
tact.
Physical ability to distinguish chromatic colors.
Demonstrated knowledge and skills necessary to provide care to
patients throughout the life span with consideration of aging
processes human development stages and cultural patterns in each
step of the care process.
EXPERIENCE:
Six to nine months of previous phlebotomy experience to demonstrate
venipuncture proficiency.
WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Healthcare environment such as acute care hospitals physicians
offices and ancillary healthcare enterprises.
Works with medical equipment and has direct patient contact.
Any potential hazards are minimized by adherence to established
safety procedures and precautions including use safety equipment
and protective clothing. Lifespan is an Equal Opportunity /
Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive
consideration for employment without regard to race color religion
sex national origin age ethnicity sexual orientation ancestry
genetics gender identity or expression disability protected veteran
or marital status. - - Lifespan is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.
Location: West Warwick-186 Providence Street USA:RI:West Warwick
Work Type: Full Time Shift: Shift 1 Union: Non-Union
Keywords: Lifespan, Warwick , Phlebotomist, Healthcare , West Warwick, Rhode Island
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