Phlebotomist III

at NorthShore University Health System in Arlington Arlington Heights, Illinois, United States

Job Description

Position Highlights:
Position: Phlebotomist III
Location: Northwest Community Hospital
Full Time/Part Time: Full time
Hours: Monday-Friday, 5am-1:30pm, e/o week-end and rotating holidays
Required Travel: Yes

What you will need:
License: N/A
Education: The level of knowledge normally obtained through the completion of four years of high school or the equivalent.
Certification: Certification in approved school of phlebotomy is highly desirable.

Experience: A minimum of 3 years phlebotomy experience in a hospital setting; including experience working with all age groups of patients and performing various age related testing procedures.
Skills: Essential Functions:

Includes all responsibilities of both Phlebotomist I (0808) and Phlebotomist II (0488).

Phlebotomist I (0808) - Hospital Staff - In-patient, Out-Patient and Nursing Homes
Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to assess and treat all age groups of patients from neonatal to geriatric; implements treatment based on the developmental stages of the patient. Performs venipuncture, finger sticks, heel sticks, POC testing and other specimen collection according to policy and procedure. Identifies correct patient before collecting specimen; labels all specimens accurately before leaving the patient. Completes phlebotomy procedure and specimen process for all timed specimen pick-ups, STATs and special lab orders within established time limits. Identifies Medicare patients requesting services potentially not covered by the Medicare Plan according to compliance regulations; completes an Advance Beneficiary Notice (ABN) when indicated for non-covered services prior to providing services Processes and documents verbal and written lab orders and standing orders in accordance with regulatory standards and hospital policy. Correctly identifies patients before specimen collection and labels all specimens accurately before leaving patient bedside using the Rover device when appropriate. Provides compassionate patient care by employing hospital customer service methods and practices. Appropriately responds to questions and concerns of patients and their families. Maintains confidentiality of patient information.Prepares, processes, handles, stores and packages specimens appropriately. Centrifuges specimens and transfers specimens into tubes or other designated containers as necessary. Accurately administers appropriate reagents for glucose and D-xylose tests. Performs point-of-care testing as required. Transports specimen to the laboratory. Instructs out-patients on timed testing procedures, distributes supplies, prepares and records collected specimens.
Performs order entry, logging and documentation as required. Maintains all records such as: logs, workload records, requisitions, etc. accurately and in a neat and organized manner. Utilizes hospital and laboratory information systems as needed to perform assigned duties. Performs basic troubleshooting of equipment and communicates problems to appropriate contacts. Monitors supply quantities, restocks storeroom and outpatient areas. Notifies designated contacts of inventory needs. Serves as a resource to other Phlebotomists and team members and assists in training. Practices appropriate Standard Precautions as described in Infection Control and Prevention Activities. Adheres to all other departmental and hospital safety standards in order to maintain a safe patient care and working environment.

Phlebotomist II (0489) - Draw sites, NCH and client based
Registers the patient in the relevant and appropriate electronic systems, inputs outpatient laboratory orders into the electronic system at the point of service according to compliance regulations; researches and resolves physician orders needing clarification by contacting the physician or office as needed. Identifies Medicare patients requesting services potentially not covered by the Medicare Plan according to compliance regulations; completes an Advance Beneficiary Notice (ABN) when indicated for non-covered services prior to providing services. Processes and documents verbal and written lab orders and standing orders in accordance with regulatory standards and hospital policy. Prepares and packages specimens for transport as required using manifests and transport logs. Maintains records such as logs, workload records, and requisitions in a neat and organized manner. Performs laboratory procedures according to procedure manuals, evaluates test results, including normal and abnormal results, which require notification, documentation and or verification, and communicates issues to manager. Maintains operational level of equipment, cleans when needed, performs maintenance procedures and basic troubleshooting, and reports all malfunctioning equipment to manager.... For full info follow application link.

EOE: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/ Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets, VEVRRA Federal Contractor.