PHLEBOTOMIST
If you are an existing employee of South Shore Health then please apply through the internal career siteRequisition Number:
R-14557 Facility:
LOC0020 - 143 Longwater Norwell143 Longwater DriveNorwell, MA 02061 Department Name:
SMC Laboratory Status:
Part time Budgeted Hours:
0 Shift:
Day (United States of America) Performs phlebotomy functions and non-technical duties in areas including SSH&EC Laboratory, outpatient and off-site services1Performs phlebotomy (venipuncture, fingerstick, and heelstick) according to established procedure of South Shore HospitalaPerforms venipuncture using correct technique and with minimal discomfort to the patientbPerforms fingerstick procedures with correct technique and when unable to obtain specimen by venipuncturecPerforms heelstick on babies with correct technique2Identifies patients and properly labels specimen tubesaIdentifies patient by checking name and Hospital Medical Record number on patient armbandbLabels all specimen tubes following established procedure:
Date and time of draw and Phlebotomist initials when not using Bar Code Labels generated by Automated Patient Identification systemcWhen using Automated Patient Identification system, scan the barcode on your employee badge and enter your Meditech password into the handhelddSelect patient on handheld then scan patients' armband to bring up that patients' ordersHighlight tests to be drawn, draw patient, select method that you used (venipuncture, heelstick, etc.
) hold handheld over label printer to print labels(Only labels for that patient will print) eAll label printing and application to tubes is to be done at the bedside3Determines priority of STAT drawsInsures timely transport of all patient specimens to lab for testingaPrioritizes STAT requestsDraws STATs within 10-15 minutes of requestbDraws severe trauma and/or disaster patients immediatelycEnsures that STATs are transported to lab on a priority bases immediately for serious cases:
Trauma, disaster; within 15 minutes of draw for other STATsHourly for routines4Utilizes computers as appropriate in completing assigned functionsaVerifies all information for accuracybPerforms order entry with no errorscGenerates collection lists,( NCC list ) and can add on or cancel tests5Organizes assigned work and accurately completes work load statisticsaDraws all assigned patients by the end of shiftbPrint NCC lists periodically and check to see that all patients listed are accounted for6Helps co-workers when needed and communicates with laboratory departments when needed to ensure an orderly work flowaAssists co-workers with blood-drawing procedures on morning rounds before returning to phlebotomy stationbInforms floors of patients not drawn for any reason at time of attemptcInforms Supervisor of problems in obtaining specimens for any reason7Under supervision will help in the training of new employees and student interns at SSH&EC in the performance of phlebotomy dutiesaWorks with new employees to assist in training of departmental proceduresbActs as a resource to new employees8Follows all organizational and department or unit policies and procedures9Readily accepts changes in assignmentPerforms work level of equal skill and responsibility as neededMay be required to do work of lesser responsibility when the workload of the department so requires10Will act as a receptionist, greet patients and answer phones in the outpatient lab when requiredaIs courteous and friendly to patientsbAnswers phones in a prompt and courteous manner and by stating name and department11Is responsible for the daily cleaning of equipment and maintaining neatness throughout the departmentaKeep Phlebotomy baskets neat and check periodically for any outdated tubesbWill replenish phlebotomy baskets upon completion of shiftcWill ensure that all safety and waste containers are disposed of properlydMaintain stock in Phlebotomy room & Outpatient Drawing roomeMaintain cleanliness of Phlebotomy rooms, Break room,& Storage rooms at all times fCleans work areas at the beginning and end of each shift12Records daily temperature of Outpatient refrigeratoraNotifies Supervisor if temperature falls outside of established limits13EKG:
Performance of Electrocardiograms aEnter all patient demographics into EKG cartbIntroduce self, explain procedure to patient, check patient IDcApply 4 limb leads and 6 precordial leads according to standardized placementdCollect 12 seconds of data and insure that tracing is complete and good qualityePrint one (1) copy of EKG:
allow data to store to diskfDeliver one (1) copy to patient's chart (or nurse)gTransmit disk to Data Management System14Consistently adheres to the established protocol for patient identification using two patient identifiers when performing EKG function15Technology - Is receptive to technological solutions to work processes and practices16Safety Awareness - Fosters a Culture of Safety through personal ownership and commitment to a safe environment as stated in the Safety Management Program Manual, Infection Control Manual and Phlebotomy Policies & Procedure ManualThe employee is knowledgeable of who the Hospital Safety Officer isaConsistently adheres to established Laboratory and Hospital policies for Universal Precautions and Safety ProceduresbWhen handling blood/and or body fluids, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) will be utilized in order to minimize exposure to infectious diseasescWears gloves, gowns, goggles, or masks as requireddDisinfects & cleans work area at the beginning and end of each shifteKnows where to find Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) for any item used in job performanceMinimum Education - Preferred Equivalent of four (4) years of high school education preferredMinimum Work Experience One (1) year of full time experience preferredCertified or certified eligible with National Phlebotomy Association preferredMinimum 5 shifts a month inclone Saturday or Sunday 1 Holiday annually Responsibilities if Required:
Education if Required:
License/Registration/Certification Requirements:
Recommended Skills Databases Electrocardiography Friendliness Infection Control Material Safety Data Sheet Medical Records Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
R-14557 Facility:
LOC0020 - 143 Longwater Norwell143 Longwater DriveNorwell, MA 02061 Department Name:
SMC Laboratory Status:
Part time Budgeted Hours:
0 Shift:
Day (United States of America) Performs phlebotomy functions and non-technical duties in areas including SSH&EC Laboratory, outpatient and off-site services1Performs phlebotomy (venipuncture, fingerstick, and heelstick) according to established procedure of South Shore HospitalaPerforms venipuncture using correct technique and with minimal discomfort to the patientbPerforms fingerstick procedures with correct technique and when unable to obtain specimen by venipuncturecPerforms heelstick on babies with correct technique2Identifies patients and properly labels specimen tubesaIdentifies patient by checking name and Hospital Medical Record number on patient armbandbLabels all specimen tubes following established procedure:
Date and time of draw and Phlebotomist initials when not using Bar Code Labels generated by Automated Patient Identification systemcWhen using Automated Patient Identification system, scan the barcode on your employee badge and enter your Meditech password into the handhelddSelect patient on handheld then scan patients' armband to bring up that patients' ordersHighlight tests to be drawn, draw patient, select method that you used (venipuncture, heelstick, etc.
) hold handheld over label printer to print labels(Only labels for that patient will print) eAll label printing and application to tubes is to be done at the bedside3Determines priority of STAT drawsInsures timely transport of all patient specimens to lab for testingaPrioritizes STAT requestsDraws STATs within 10-15 minutes of requestbDraws severe trauma and/or disaster patients immediatelycEnsures that STATs are transported to lab on a priority bases immediately for serious cases:
Trauma, disaster; within 15 minutes of draw for other STATsHourly for routines4Utilizes computers as appropriate in completing assigned functionsaVerifies all information for accuracybPerforms order entry with no errorscGenerates collection lists,( NCC list ) and can add on or cancel tests5Organizes assigned work and accurately completes work load statisticsaDraws all assigned patients by the end of shiftbPrint NCC lists periodically and check to see that all patients listed are accounted for6Helps co-workers when needed and communicates with laboratory departments when needed to ensure an orderly work flowaAssists co-workers with blood-drawing procedures on morning rounds before returning to phlebotomy stationbInforms floors of patients not drawn for any reason at time of attemptcInforms Supervisor of problems in obtaining specimens for any reason7Under supervision will help in the training of new employees and student interns at SSH&EC in the performance of phlebotomy dutiesaWorks with new employees to assist in training of departmental proceduresbActs as a resource to new employees8Follows all organizational and department or unit policies and procedures9Readily accepts changes in assignmentPerforms work level of equal skill and responsibility as neededMay be required to do work of lesser responsibility when the workload of the department so requires10Will act as a receptionist, greet patients and answer phones in the outpatient lab when requiredaIs courteous and friendly to patientsbAnswers phones in a prompt and courteous manner and by stating name and department11Is responsible for the daily cleaning of equipment and maintaining neatness throughout the departmentaKeep Phlebotomy baskets neat and check periodically for any outdated tubesbWill replenish phlebotomy baskets upon completion of shiftcWill ensure that all safety and waste containers are disposed of properlydMaintain stock in Phlebotomy room & Outpatient Drawing roomeMaintain cleanliness of Phlebotomy rooms, Break room,& Storage rooms at all times fCleans work areas at the beginning and end of each shift12Records daily temperature of Outpatient refrigeratoraNotifies Supervisor if temperature falls outside of established limits13EKG:
Performance of Electrocardiograms aEnter all patient demographics into EKG cartbIntroduce self, explain procedure to patient, check patient IDcApply 4 limb leads and 6 precordial leads according to standardized placementdCollect 12 seconds of data and insure that tracing is complete and good qualityePrint one (1) copy of EKG:
allow data to store to diskfDeliver one (1) copy to patient's chart (or nurse)gTransmit disk to Data Management System14Consistently adheres to the established protocol for patient identification using two patient identifiers when performing EKG function15Technology - Is receptive to technological solutions to work processes and practices16Safety Awareness - Fosters a Culture of Safety through personal ownership and commitment to a safe environment as stated in the Safety Management Program Manual, Infection Control Manual and Phlebotomy Policies & Procedure ManualThe employee is knowledgeable of who the Hospital Safety Officer isaConsistently adheres to established Laboratory and Hospital policies for Universal Precautions and Safety ProceduresbWhen handling blood/and or body fluids, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) will be utilized in order to minimize exposure to infectious diseasescWears gloves, gowns, goggles, or masks as requireddDisinfects & cleans work area at the beginning and end of each shifteKnows where to find Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) for any item used in job performanceMinimum Education - Preferred Equivalent of four (4) years of high school education preferredMinimum Work Experience One (1) year of full time experience preferredCertified or certified eligible with National Phlebotomy Association preferredMinimum 5 shifts a month inclone Saturday or Sunday 1 Holiday annually Responsibilities if Required:
Education if Required:
License/Registration/Certification Requirements:
Recommended Skills Databases Electrocardiography Friendliness Infection Control Material Safety Data Sheet Medical Records Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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