Outreach Phlebotomist Laboratory Assistant I

Job Duties

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Description

Park Nicollet Health Services Job Title:

Asst, Lab I Outreach Phleb

Job Code:

3SS

Leader Title Level:

Supervisor Location:

Methodist Hospital Department:

Laboratory

Final Approval (Dir. or VP Level):

Director Date Approved:

10/21/2022 Date Revised:

02/05/2024

POSITION

SUMMARY STATEMENT:

The

Lab Assistant in Lab Outreach will provide a wide range of mobile

phlebotomy laboratory services including specimen collection via

mobile phlebotomy, ordering, phlebotomy dispatch, specimen

processing, centrifuging, and collecting and receiving specimens in

our EHR (electronic health record). Will deliver specimens to the

appropriate lab department while ensuring proper efficiency and

workflow management. Will also serve as a resource for questions from

internal and external customers regarding specimen handling and

processing.

MINIMUM

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education,

Experience or Equivalent Combination:

NA

Licensure/

Registration/ Certification:

Safely

and legally operate Park Nicollet vehicles, must have a valid

driver's license. May be required to drive personal car on an

occasional basis.

Knowledge,

Skills, and Abilities:

Strong

customer service skills, ability to work independently, good

problem-solving skills.

Demonstrates

knowledge of age-related growth and development principles

necessary to provide appropriate service and assure safety of

patients.

Demonstrates

strong organizational skills with the ability to meet time

sensitive customer requests and changes on short notice.

PREFERRED

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education,

Experience or Equivalent Combination:

One

year phlebotomy experience preferred.

Licensure/

Registration/ Certification:

ASCP

certification for phlebotomy preferred.

Knowledge,

Skills, and Abilities:

NA

ESSENTIAL

DUTIES:

(70%)

• Perform patient Mobile Phlebotomy on patients of all ages in

accordance with Laboratory policy, verifying that correct patient

identification is carried out through all stages of sample

collection and /or processing.

Driving

to various locations

Drawing

specimens from patients

Ordering

specimen testing

Providing

superior customer service to patients

(10%)

• Utilize computer to access laboratory information management

system to document specimen tracking and obtain relevant patient

information.

(Ongoing)

• Dispatch phlebotomist for daily assignments and breaks to

meeting published turnaround times.

(5%)

• Deliver specimens to the lab directly, once collected and

received.

(15%)

• Rotate to other sites or departments as directed including, HOD

and Hospital In patient.

(Ongoing)

• Communicate effectively and regularly with coworkers, LA2

(Mentor) team leader, technical specialists, supervisors, and

managers.

(Ongoing)

• Participate in Completion of performance appraisals using the

automated electronic system (GPS) to provide input for self, peers,

and leaders.

(Ongoing)

• Attend and/or complete all assigned PNHS mandatory training and

laboratory specific competency testing as scheduled.

(Ongoing)

• Model and promote the head and heart behaviors.

(5%)

• Perform other duties as assigned including but not limited to,

training new and existing employees, preparing next day routes,

ordering future orders, answering phone calls, activating and

printing all Change Health Care Orders including today and future

dates, phlebotomy support for HOD, phlebotomy support for In Patient

Phlebotomy and cleaning/washing and fueling company cars.

*Job

description rankings/percentages are intended to reflect normal

averages over an extended period of time, and are subject to daily

variances. Quality and efficiency standards should at no time be

compromised to meet the average expectations expressed above. Job

descriptions are subject to change to accommodate organization or

department needs.

ORGANIZATIONAL

EXPECTATIONS:

Values

All

colleagues are expected to live our values:

Excellence: We

strive for the best results and always look for ways to improve.

Compassion: We

care and show empathy and respect for each person.

Partnership: We

are strongest when we work together and with those we serve.

Integrity: We

are open and honest, and we keep our commitments.

Additional

Expectations:

Complies

with safety instructions, observe safe work practices, provides

input on safety issues, and promotes a safe work environment.

Maintains

regular and timely attendance.

Protects

confidentiality.

Demonstrates

participation in and support of the organization's Corporate

Integrity Program by participating in compliance-related education

and training and complying with the organization's policies and

procedures.

Timely

completion of all mandatory education and organizational

requirements (i.e., licensure/certification, Employee Health and

Wellness requirements, annual training, etc.)

POPULATION

SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES:

Yes No

Does this employee have direct patient contact? x

Departments

will need to determine the appropriate competencies in their areas

for their specific patient populations documented in the essential

duties section.

Examples

of items that can be included are:

Identifies

expected outcomes for a plan individualized to the patient or

situation specific to the needs of the population served.

Communicates

effectively with patients, families, and team members.

Integrates

practices that supports patient safety, acknowledges variations in

populations served.

Anticipates

the needs of the population served as well as the unique

characteristics of the communities served.

Anticipates

the needs of the population in providing culturally responsive care

and develops an individualized plan for patients and families.

LEADERSHIP

RESPONSIBILITY:

Please

describe the degree to which the position directs the work of others

or coordinates workflow of a clinic, department, or functional area.

If applicable, indicate the number of people and the titles for which

this position directly and/or indirectly directs the work of others

or coordinates workflow.

NA

Critical

Job Demands

Section

1: Place an "X' next to ONE

of the terms that best describes the frequency for each of the

Critical Demands.

Critical Demands N/A

0% Rare

1-5% (Up to a 1/2 hour) Occa

6-33% (1/2 hour to 3 hours) Freq

34-66% (3 to 5 hours) Cont

67-100% (5 to 8 hours)

Standing - Remaining on one's feet in an upright position at a work station without moving about. x

Walking - Moving about on foot. x

Sitting - Remaining in a seated position. x

Squatting - Assuming or maintaining a crouching position with the knees bent. x

Reaching - Stretching out or extending to touch or grasp. x

Lifting - Raising or lowering an object from one level to another (includes upward pulling). x

Carrying - Transporting an object, usually holding it in the hands or arms, or on the shoulder. x

Pushing/Pulling - Exerting force upon an object so that the object moves away/towards from the force. x

Handling/Fingering - (includes typing, computer work, gripping, grasping, and pinching) x

Section

2: Place an "X" next to ONE

of the terms that best describes the Strength

Rating for this job

classification whichis

expressed by one of five terms: Sedentary,

Light, Medium, Heavy, and Very Heavy.

Sedentary Work - Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally (Occasionally: activity or condition exists up to 1/3 of the time) and/or a negligible amount of force frequently (Frequently: activity or condition exists from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time) to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time, but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.

x Light Work - Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly (Constantly: activity or condition exists 2/3 or more of the time) to move objects. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for Sedentary Work. Even though the weight lifted may be only a negligible amount, a job should be rated Light Work: (1) when it requires walking or standing to a significant degree; or (2) when it requires sitting most of the time but entails pushing and/or pulling of arm or leg controls; and/or (3) when the job requires working at a production rate pace entailing the constant pushing and/or pulling of materials even though the weight of those materials is negligible. NOTE: The constant stress and strain of maintaining a production rate pace, especially in an industrial setting, can be and is physically demanding of a worker even though the amount of force exerted is negligible.

Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Physical Demand requirements are in excess of those for Light Work.

Heavy Work - Exerting 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 25 to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or 10 to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Physical Demand requirements are in excess of those for Medium Work.

Very Heavy Work - Exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Physical Demand requirements are in excess of those for Heavy Work.

Note:

During any patient handling task, if any caregiver is required to

lift more than 35 lbs. of a patient's weight, assistive transfer

devices should be used for the transfer.

HAZARD ASSESSMENT FOR PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE)

Please contact the employer Employee Health & Safety (EHS) with any questions or assistance related to the completion of the Hazard Assessment for Personal Protective Equipment (HAPPE) Form.

RELATED TO: Hazardous Substances and Harmful Physical Agents

Yes No Task Description Potential Hazard Hazard control PPE Required

x Working with box cutters, knives or other sharp cutting devices. Penetration

Cut away from body.

Use proper tool for the job. Safety knife or safety box cutter

Cut resistant gloves

Other ___________________

x Working with liquid chemicals, acids, or caustics (Examples: reprocessing, cleaners, disinfectants, laboratory chemicals).

See MSDS online database for chemical list Chemicals

Flammables

Toxic Gases

Corrosives

Use only employer approved products.

Use appropriate soaking containers with labels.

Understand hazards of chemicals you use (read MSDS). Goggles

Chemical face shield

Chemical resistant gloves

Chemical resistant aprons

Lab Coat

Closed toe shoes

Powered Air Purifying Respirator

Other ___________________

x Exposed to extreme heat (Examples: Autoclaves, Blanket warmers, Ovens, Propane torches) or cold (Liquid Nitrogen, Winter temperatures). Heat

Cold Stress, Burns, Frostbite

Approach hot surfaces carefully.

Use only approved liquid nitrogen dewars. Dispense only if trained. Heat resistant gloves

Cryogenic (cold resistant) gloves

Goggles

Face shield

Other ___________________

x Driving or riding in motorized vehicle equipment as part of the job. Vehicle crash, Impact

Absolutely no text messaging while driving.

Refrain from cell phone use while driving. Seat belt

Other ___________________

x Working in extremely wet or slippery conditions or working in 24/7 operations where floors are wet from mopping. Slip, Trip, or Fall

For wet areas, mop excess water regularly.

Place warning signs.

Select footwear carefully Slip resistant shoes

Rubber boots

Other ___________________

x Preparing or handling hazardous drugs (Examples: cytotoxic drugs, chemotherapy agents). Chemical

Genetic damage

Tumors

Receive training

PPE

Use of biological cabinet

Spill procedures

Waste disposal SOP Gloves appropriate for chemical

Disposable barrier gown

Goggles

N95/PAPR (spill cleanup)

Ventilation Hood

Other ___________________

x Medical/surgical procedures involving heat generating tools or equipment (Examples: cautery/ lasers). Light radiation, burns to self or patient, smoke inhalation

Receive laser training.

Awareness and knowledge to minimize surgical or procedural fires.

Code Red training

PPE

Restricted access Specialized laser safety glasses

Other ___________________

x Working with or near ionizing Radiation Hazards (Examples: Radioactive sources, X-Rays). Over exposure, Genetic damage

Warning signage

PPE

Waste and spill procedures

Personal monitoring

Shielding, distance Lead Aprons

Other ___________________

x Working near MRI. Trauma resulting from missile effect

Restrict access

Screening

Signage

x Moving equipment/supplies. Strain, Sprain

Proper body mechanics

Get additional help

Get Ergonomic help from EOHS.

x Dealing with agitated persons or disturbances. Workplace violence, bodily injury, body fluid exposure

Training in verbal de-escalation techniques.

Code Green procedure Gloves (Clean)

Barrier Gown or fluid resistant Lab Coat

HAZARD ASSESSMENT FOR PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE)

RELATED TO: Infectious Agents

Yes No Description Potential Hazard Hazard control PPE Required

PERFORMING OR ASSISTING WITH THESE TASKS:

x Potential for splash of blood/body fluid to face and clothing: examples but not all inclusive: suctioning, wound irrigation, eye & ear irrigation, close contact (within 3 ft.) of patient with frequent, productive cough, sigmoidoscopy, cystoscopy, colonoscopy. Exposure to Infectious Agents

Hand hygiene before and after task

PPE Facial protection (mask plus goggles OR face shield)

Gloves (Clean)

Barrier Gown if anticipate splash

x Activity that requires touching patient's non-intact skin or mucous membranes. Exposure to Infectious Agents

Hand hygiene before and after task

PPE Gloves (Clean)

x Activity that includes touching patient's blood/body fluid or contaminated items or environment, examples, but not all inclusive: disposal of urine, blood canisters. Exposure to Infectious Agents

Hand hygiene before and after task

PPE

Use of Spill kits (as needed) Gloves (Clean)

Barrier Gown if anticipate splash

Facial protection (mask plus goggles OR face shield) if anticipate splash

x Performing duties with sharp devices that could result in exposure to blood or body fluids. Exposure to Infectious Agent/sharp injury

Use of sharps safety devices

Avoid re-capping needles

Proper disposal of sharps at point of care

For reusable sharp, use safe transporting practices

Use neutral zone for passing sharps

PPE Gloves (Clean vs. Sterile depends on the procedure)

Facial protection (mask plus goggles OR face shield) if anticipate splash

x Entering rooms where patients with airborne diseases are treated. Exposure to Infectious Agent/inhalation

Mask patient

Place patient in airborne infection isolation room if available

Limit entry into room

Keep door closed

PPE Follow Communicable Disease Guidelines and Tuberculosis Control Plan to determine if N95 respirator, PAPR, or surgical mask is needed

x Work with specimens from patients with airborne diseases. Exposure to Infectious Agent/inhalation

PPE

Biological Safety hoods/cabinet instrumentation with automated/closed sampling mechanisms N95 respirator or PAPR

x 1. Procedures that enter deep tissue or body fluid, including but not limited to:

Central IV insertion, placing a catheter or injecting material into the spinal canal or subdural space (myelogram, lumbar puncture, spinal/epidural anesthesia), breast biopsy, temporal artery biopsy, bone marrow biopsy, OB vaginal delivery, incision & drainage. Exposure to infectious agents

Hand hygiene before and after procedures

PPE Gloves (Sterile)

Barrier Gown

Facial protection (mask plus eye protection or face shield plus mask required during these procedures)

x 2. a. Procedures that enter

subcutaneous tissue or are located

in the skin structure, including but

not limited to:

Excision of mole, lump, or bump

Excision of lipoma or sebaceous cyst, vasectomy Exposure to infectious agents

Hand hygiene before and after procedure

PPE Facial protection (mask and eye protection required during these procedures if anticipate splash)

Gloves (Sterile)

Barrier Gown if anticipate splash

x 2. b. Additional Procedures

Shave biopsy, punch biopsy

Joint injection, nerve injection, joint aspiration

Peripheral IV insertion, ENT procedures

Anal-rectal Biopsy Exposure to infectious agents

Hand hygiene before and after procedure

PPE Gloves (Clean)

Barrier Gown if anticipate splash

Facial protection (mask and eye protection required during these procedures if anticipate splash)

x 3. Handling Lab specimens in a laboratory Exposure to infectious agents

Hand hygiene after removing gloves

PPE

Biological Safety hoods/cabinet

Splash guard

Instrumentation with automated/closed sampling mechanisms Lab Coat ( fluid resistant)

Gloves (Clean)

Facial protection (mask plus eye protection or face shield plus mask required during these procedures)

Other tasks with identified safety, health or infectious hazards requiring PPE?

Yes No Task Description Hazard Hazard control List PPE required

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Template - General Roles

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

Minimum Education Required

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Minimum Experience Required

None

Shift

First (Day)

Number of Openings

1

Public Transportation Accessible

Yes

Veterans Encouraged to Apply

No

Physical Required

Yes

Drug Test Required

Yes

Compensation

$18.42 - $27.64 / Hourly

Postal Code

55416

Job Type

Full Time

Place of Work

On-site

Requisition ID

123555

Job Benefits

Not specified