The Phlebotomist performs phlebotomy functions and non-technical duties in areas including the hospital laboratory, outpatient and off-site services.
• Performs phlebotomy (venipuncture, finger stick, heel stick, and bleeding time) according to established procedure.
• Identifies patients and properly labels specimen tubes.
• Determines priority of STAT draws.
• Ensures timely transport of all patient specimens for testing.
• Utilizes computers as appropriate in completing assigned functions.
• Helps co-workers when needed and communicates with laboratory departments when needed to ensure an orderly workflow.
• Under supervision, helps in the training of new employees and student interns in the performance of phlebotomy duties.
• Follows all organizational and department or unit policies and procedures.
• Attends all required Safety Training programs and can describe responsibilities related to general safety, department/service safety, and specific job-related hazards.
• Responsibly follows the Hospital Exposure Control Plans/Bloodborne and Airborne Pathogens.
• Demonstrates respect and regard for the dignity of all patients, families, visitors, and fellow employees to ensure a professional, responsible, and courteous environment.
• Promotes effective working relations and works effectively as part of a department/unit team inter- and intra-departmentally to facilitate the department's/unit's ability to meet its goals and objectives.
• Greets patients and answers phones in the outpatient lab when required.
• Is responsible for the daily cleaning of equipment and maintaining neatness throughout the department.
• Records daily temperatures of all refrigerators in the phlebotomy areas.
• Organizes assigned work and accurately completes workload.
• Performs various pre-analytical functions of specimens (collection, labeling, transport, processing), including Custody and Control Drug Screens.
• Assists in keeping supplies at stock level.
• Completes daily log sheets.
• Answers telephones, takes messages, performs related data entry, gives reports, reprints reports, makes photocopies, faxes reports, and files orders.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.
• High School Diploma required.
• Successful completion of an approved phlebotomy training program OR one (1) year of prior acceptable experience in laboratory technique covering at least fifty percent (50%) of the clinical duties required in the job.
• Up to one (1) year of experience preferred.
• Knowledge and skill in phlebotomy and customer service.
• Required to comply with OSHA regulations for N95 respirator training and fit testing.
• Adheres to infection control policies and guidelines appropriate for the work area.
• Practices proper hand hygiene and uses personal protective equipment (PPE) when appropriate.
Appalachian Regional Healthcare (ARH), the Healthcare System of Appalachia, and ranked as one of the Top 10 Employers in Kentucky by Forbes Magazine, is a not-for-profit health system operating 13 hospitals in Barbourville, Hazard, Harlan, Hyden, Martin, McDowell, Middlesboro, Prestonsburg, South Williamson, West Liberty and Whitesburg in Kentucky; as well as Beckley and Hinton in West Virginia, as well as multi-specialty physician practices, home health agencies, home medical equipment stores and retail pharmacies. ARH employs more than 6,000 people with an annual payroll and benefits of $330 million generated into our local economies. ARH also has a network of more than 600 active and courtesy medical staff members. ARH is the largest provider of care and single largest employer in southeastern Kentucky and the third largest private employer in southern West Virginia, and is consistently recognized for its medical excellence.
