Under direct supervision, the Phlebotomy Lab Assistant provides phlebotomy/accessioning service, utilizes appropriate equipment to collect, receive, accession/,process pathology and laboratory specimens, as well as provide laboratory information and reports to customers. Assists in the training and monitoring of co-workers, students, and other hospital staff. Screens and Interviews Autologus and Therapeutic Donors according to Protocol

Education:
High School
 

Licensures/Certifications:
Not Applicable
 

Experience:
6 months of related phlebotomy experience/6 months related Laboratory accessioning experience
 

Skills:
• Knowledge of medical terminology
• Knowledge of phlebotomy techniques and practices
• Skill in oral and written communication
• Skill in utilizing customer service techniques
• Skill in performing basic arithmetic
• Skills in using a computer and personal productivity applications
• Ability to type
• Ability to reduce anxiety in patients while performing patient care related duties

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
• Extracts blood from patients and performs all Phlebotomy procedures, including children and infants according to established aseptic venipuncture technique.
• Detailed documentation of Outpatients that are called back to include Physicians office.
• Enters accurate and complete patient demographic information, laboratory test orders, and verifies collection/receipt of specimens with completeness and accuracy.
• Prepares and processes specimens for the testing in the clinical laboratory to include, labeling, centrifuging, and the like. Distributes specimens to the main lab in a timely manner.
• Performs Quality EKG’s and completes all required demographic information.
• Screens and interviews Autologus and Therapeutic Donors according to protocol accurately and completely. All donor room QC is completed on a daily basis. Universal precautions are followed in the Donor room.
• All Donor documentation is completed accurrately and at time of donation
• Completes associated responsibilities such as, centrifuge maintenance, label maintenance, disinfections of counters. Stocks and maintains supplies.
• Phlebotomy carts are stocked daily
• Work areas are cleaned per shift
• Checks for expired supplies
• Checks all Outpatient Orders for accuracy and matches requisition to Meditech orders and labels.
• Ensures all stats are responded to in a timely manner.
• Quest and Sheppard Pratt registrations are done accurately.
• Actively participates in the Laboratory’s continuing education program and meets requirements as described in the Laboratory Continuing Education Policy. Shares knowledge gained from seminars, workshops, etc. through formal and informal presentations.
• Ensures patient safety by following procedure for patient identification. Always uses 2 patient identifiers. Double checks all specimens against orders entered in Meditech.
• Packages and transports all specimens according to policy and procedures
• Ensures that all specimens are sent to lab in a timely manner.
• Utilizes Mobilab to ensure patient safety by following proper procedures
• Has the ability to troubleshoot Mobilab problems and provides complete documentation of issues.
• Understands and follows proper downtime procedure for Mobilab
• Plates specimens for routine bacteriologic culture using correct media and appropriate prioritization of sample type including loading blood culture samples into the VersaTrek instrument and removing positive and negative blood culture bottles.
• Promptly inoculates identification and susceptibility panels for optimal turnaround time of bacterial sensitivity results.
• Processes batch run of specimens for routine Clostridium difficile toxin testing.
• Performs and results the following rapid Microbiology tests:
o Strep pneumo urine antigen,Gp A Strep antigen, rapid Clostridium difficile toxin, and Occult blood.
• Responsible for various other duties including stocking media, freezing isolates, autoclaving waste, and cleaning panel tray lids

All roles must demonstrate GBMC Values:

Respect

I will treat everyone with courtesy. I will foster a healing environment.

Treats others with fairness, kindness, and respect for personal dignity and privacyListens and responds appropriately to others’ needs, feelings, and capabilities

Excellence

I will strive for superior performance in every aspect of my work. I will recognize and celebrate the accomplishments of others.

Meets and/or exceeds customer expectationsActively pursues learning and self-developmentPays attention to detail; follows through

Accountability

I will be professional in the way I act, look and speak. I will take ownership to solve problems.

Sets a positive, professional example for othersTakes ownership of problems and does what is needed to solve themAppropriately plans and utilizes required resources for various job dutiesReports to work regularly and on time

Teamwork

I will be engaged and collaborative. I will keep people informed.

Works cooperatively and collaboratively with others for the success of the teamAddresses and resolves conflict in a positive waySeeks out the ideas of others to reach the best solutionsAcknowledges and celebrates the contribution of others

Ethical Behavior

I will always act with honesty and integrity. I will protect the patient.

Demonstrates honesty, integrity and good judgmentRespects the cultural, psychosocial, and spiritual needs of patients/families/coworkers

Results

I will set goals and measure outcomes that support organizational goals. I will give and accept help to achieve goals.

Embraces change and improvement in the work environmentContinuously seeks to improve the quality of products/servicesDisplays flexibility in dealing with new situations or obstaclesAchieves results on time by focusing on priorities and manages time efficiently

Pay Range

$16.44 - $24.97

Final salary offer will be based on the candidate's qualifications, education, experience and alignment with our organizational needs.

COVID-19 Vaccination

All applicants must be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 or obtain a GBMC approved medical or religious exemption prior to starting employment at GBMC Healthcare, to include Gilchrist and GBMC Health Partners.

Equal Employment Opportunity

GBMC HealthCare and its affiliates are Equal Opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.