Phlebotomist- OB/GYN

PURPOSE OF THIS POSITION Performs the day-to-day phlebotomy duties in accordance with current federal, state and local standards, guidelines and regulations and as may be directed by the Laboratory Director. Blanchard Valley Medical Practices is a division of Blanchard Valley Health System, which provides a total continuum of care to more than 100,000 households in an eight-county area. The Blanchard Valley Health System mission is to provide "Caring for a lifetime." JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES Duty 1: Is well organized and uses systematic approach to all areas of work while courteously and informatively receiving the patients. Continues with this organized and systematic process even during the busy periods. Follows instructions with little or no follow-up and/or supervision. Duty 2: Consistently obtains the proper specimens, verifies patient's identity by name and date of birth, and properly labels specimens. Understands importance of quality specimen integrity and its direct effects on the quality of tests results and patient care. Where applicable, and with appropriate training, accurately performs EKGs. Duty 3: Uses good judgment when procuring specimens from difficult patients or unusual circumstances as well as when handling unusual requests for laboratory requests. Documents in computer system any deviation from standard procedure. Duty 4: Correctly prioritizes the collection and delivery of stats, urgents, timed orders, and routine orders to the laboratory. Correctly prioritizes the collection of timed specimens (i.e. glucose, nursing home, etc.) Duty 5: Properly maintains and obtains phlebotomy items for blood collection on their phlebotomy tray and/ or outpatient laboratory. Understands the need for neatness. Duty 6: Correctly monitors and uses computer system by monitoring collection batches, outstanding specimen reports, enter/edit requisitions routine and removal and monitoring labels on printers in lab office. Also monitors timed orders board. Where applicable, properly performs Point of Care (POC) testing as appropriate for the office. Duty 7: Understands importance of professionalism of the phlebotomist and need to exemplify a positive attitude as laboratory's public relations provider. Understands patient's confidentiality rights. Duty 8: Communication and actions with patients' reflect BVHS scripting and Service Excellence attributes meeting patients' needs in timely manner, proper phone skills, and listening skills. Interacts well with patients. Interacts well with physicians and other professionals both inside and outside the lab. Properly instructs outpatients on specimen collection. Duty 9: Performs and documents quality control procedures and instrument sterilization activities in accordance with established protocols, regulatory requirements, and infection prevention standards to maintain a safe clinical environment. Duty 10: Performs additional duties as directed by office clinical lead and/or office supervisor/office leadership. Such duties may include clinical/non-clinical tasks, supply ordering, gap calls, and special projects and cross training to register/room patients. Is punctual and is present when scheduled. Duty 11: Adheres to attendance policy - please document absences, occurrences and tardiness. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS * High school diploma or GED equivalent. * Knowledge of clinical or anatomical laboratory functions, medical terminology or science background * This position may not be inclusive to the