Summary:

Performs under minimal supervision routine and specialized testing on patient specimens to obtain information used in the diagnosis treatment and prevention of disease.

Fills out the daily shift assignments including breaks for all Phlebotomists.

Co-ordinates peer training for new employees. Makes recommendations on skill assessments.

 

Responsibilities:

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Fills out the daily shift assignments including breaks for all Phlebotomists
Co-ordinates peer training for new employees
Obtains and processes specimens for laboratory testing according to department/section policy and procedures collection of nasal swabs. Verifies accuracy of test specimen before testing
Applies the principles of basic and special procedures in regard to anatomy and physiology specimen collection and specimen processing and handling. Uses this ability with regard to assisting in all types of specimen collection (i.e. bone marrow biopsies)
Has knowledge of fundamental biological characteristics medical terminology safety measures and infection control
Selects equipment methods appropriate Quality Control and site for blood collection according to established procedures
Prepares equipment and patient according to established procedures
Evaluates patient situation and specimen appropriateness to check for possible source error inconsistencies and to take corrective action according to predetermined criteria
Consistently practices universal precautions.
Successful in 95% of the venipunctures
Responsible for preparing all phlebotomy schedules for final approval by Laboratory Management
Responsible for determining the immediate needs of the department due to call-outs (i.e. sick calls) and to fill the vacancy by contacting OWF staff if needed
Responsible for assisting the Business Office with billing reconciliation
Responds appropriately to calls. Arrives at the area requesting blood work within 10 minutes
Other duties as assigned

 

Other information:

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Is responsible for ongoing development of his/her work skills through the use of available resources (i.e.: in-services formal educational programs other work groups and on-the-job training).
Attends and participates in staff meetings and in-services and/or reviews documentation as required.
Assists in the orientation of others and actively participates in mentoring.
Performs analytical and decision-making functions with minimal supervision.
Recognizes and seeks assistance/consultation when appropriate.
Demonstrates an understanding of relative Hospital and all-departmental policies and procedures including safety issues.
Possesses awareness of programs/services provided by Hospital and where they are located.


Is part of a team effort to ensure quality services.
Offers creative solutions or alternatives to issues or concerns.
Produces quality results.
Continually strives to improve the quality of work.
Accepts responsibility for all work performed and takes appropriate corrective action as needed.

EDUCATION:

National Certification (or equivalent) with a minimum of 5 years' experience in a leadership role. (i.e. lead phlebotomist or equivalent)

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the main duties and responsibilities of this job.

The employee may perform or have exposure to the following 75% or more:

Use hands to finger feel reach with hands climb or balance
Talk or hear
Exposure to blood-borne pathogens
Infections From Disease Bearing Specimens
Infectious/Contagious Diseases

The employee may perform or have exposure to the following 50 - 75%:

Stand / walk

The employee may perform or have exposure to the following 25 - 50%:

Stoop kneel crouch or crawl
Lift up to 10 lbs.
Work in High Precarious Place
Risk of Electrical Shock
Risk of Radiation
Dust or Other Irritants
Cleaning Agents/Chemicals
Hot or Noisy Equipment

Vision Requirements:

Close vision
Distance vision
Color vision
Peripheral vision
Depth perception
Ability to adjust focus

Safety equipment used while performing this job:

Safety eye glasses
Face shields
N95 mask
Gowns
Boots
Gloves

 

Brown University Health 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.   Brown University Health is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

 

Location: Morton Hospital USA:MA:Taunton

 

Work Type: Full Time

 

Shift: Shift 1

 

Union: SEIUM

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