Essential Job Functions
Regular, consistent, on-site, and timely attendance. Attend all required training sessions. Be respectful of clinicians involved in training Follow all required HR policies as related to patient care Complete all training checklist requirements. Must follow direction of the trainers After appropriate instruction, and under direct supervision, perform phlebotomy using various techniques from inpatients and outpatients of all ages. follows standard precautions when performing venous or capillary phlebotomy assures the correct identification of patient and specimen, using two identifiers follows written department protocols for blood collection uses correct "order of draw" when collecting follows written guidelines for post-venipuncture care After appropriate instruction and under direct supervision, performs phlebotomy in a prioritized environment, and with attention to patient safety goals. demonstrates minimal redraws and performs in compliance with redraw policy After appropriate instruction and under direct supervision, assists or performs specimen procurement techniques as required. Understands age appropriate procedures assists with urine drug screen collections by following established policies and procedures Assists with legal alcohol collections assists with nasal swab collections assists with throat culture collections After appropriate instruction and under direct supervision, assesses basic specimen appropriateness Can demonstrate an understanding of hemolysis Processes samples appropriately by storage requirements Demonstrates an understanding of specimen receipt and delivery After appropriate instruction and under direct supervision, can utilize the Lab Information System Demonstrates a basic understanding of specimen receipt Demonstrates a basic understanding of test compendium, and functions to look up test requirements Demonstrates an understanding of order entry Demonstrates an understanding of result reporting, including fax requests Other duties as assigned.
Competency and Experience (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)
Required Qualifications/Experience
High School Diploma, GED or higher level of education. Strong leadership ability, good organizational skills, independent and critical thinking skills, sound judgment. Strong ability to communicate complex and/or controversial topics and concepts to a wide and diverse audience.
Preferred Qualifications/Experience
Experience in Healthcare setting. No preferred qualifications.
License, Certification & Clearances
Certification of Phlebotomy from an accredited program within 6 months of hire Act 34-PA Criminal Record Check from the PA State Police system Valid Driver’s License (if out of state hire, the record report from applicable state’s driver license department is required).
Supervisory Responsibilities
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
Incumbent will be scheduled based on operational need (rotate shifts, standby, on-call, etc.). Travel may be expected locally between System locations.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Independence Health and its affiliated companies are Equal Opportunity Employers. It is their policy to prohibit discrimination of any type and to afford equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, or genetic information, or any other classification protected by law. Independence Health and its affiliated companies will comply with all applicable laws and regulations.
Disclaimer
This job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Moreover, duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.
Work Environment
Effective March 2020 or during pandemic: goggles, face shield and mask are required according to CDC guidelines
When lift requirement is in excess of 50#, lift assistance (2 person) and/or transfer device is required.
Essential – Absolute Necessity.
Marginal – Minimal Necessity.
Constantly – 5.5 to 8 hours or more or 200 reps/shift.
Frequently – 2.5 to 5.5 hours or more or 32-200 reps/shift.
Occasionally – 0.25 to 2.5 hours or 2-32 reps/shift.
Rarely – Less than 0.25 hours or less than 2 reps/shift.
Physical Condition
Essential
Marginal
Constantly
Frequently
Occasionally
Rarely
Never
Extreme Heat
X
Extreme Cold
X
Heights
X
Confined Spaces
X
Extreme Noise(>85dB)
X
Mechanical Hazards
X
Use of Vibrating Tools
X
Operates Vehicle (company)
X
X
Operates Heavy Equipment
X
Use of Lifting/Transfer Devices
X
Rotates All Shifts
X
X
8 Hours Shifts
X
X
10-12 Hours Shifts
X
X
On-Call
X
Overtime(+8/hrs/shift; 40/hr/wk)
X
X
Travel Between Sites
X
X
Direct Patient Care
X
X
Respirator Protective Equipment
X
X
Eye Protection
X
X
Head Protection (hard hat)
X
Hearing Protection
X
Hand Protection
X
X
Feet, Toe Protection
X
Body Protection
X
X
Latex Exposure
X
X
Solvent Exposure
X
Paint (direct use) Exposure
X
Dust (sanding) Exposure
X
Ethylene Oxide Exposure
X
Cytotoxic (Chemo) Exposure
X
Blood/Body Fluid Exposure
X
X
Chemicals (direct use) Exposure
X
Mist Exposure
X
Wax Stripper (direct use)
X
Non-Ionizing Radiation Exposure
X
Ionizing Radiation Exposure
X
Laser Exposure
X
Physical Demands
When lift requirement is in excess of 50#, lift assistance (2 person) and/or transfer device is required.
Essential – Absolute Necessity.
Marginal – Minimal Necessity.
Constantly – 5.5 to 8 hours or more or 200 reps/shift.
Frequently – 2.5 to 5.5 hours or more or 32-200 reps/shift.
Occasionally – 0.25 to 2.5 hours or 2-32 reps/shift.
Rarely – Less than 0.25 hours or less than 2 reps/shift.
Physical Condition
Essential
Marginal
Constantly
Frequently
Occasionally
Rarely
Never
Bending (Stooping)
Sitting
Walking
Climbing Stairs
Climbing Ladders
Standing
Kneeling
Squatting (Crouching)
Twisting/Turning
Keyboard/Computer Operation
Gross Grasp
Fine Finger Manipulation
Hand/Arm Coordination
Pushing/Pulling(lbs. of force)
Carry
Transfer/Push/Pull Patients
Seeing Near w/Acuity
Feeling (Sensation)
Color Vision
Hearing Clearly
Pulling/Pushing Objects Overhead
Reaching Above Shoulder Level
Reaching Forward
Lifting Floor to Knuckle
###
Lifting Seat Pan to Knuckle
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Lifting Knuckle to Shoulder
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Lifting Shoulder to Overhead
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When lift requirement is in excess of 50#, lift assistance (2 person) and/or transfer device is required.