Phlebotomist - Full-time

Description

Under the direct supervision of the Nursing Operations Administrator, the Phlebotomist completes all blood draws as assigned.

• Collect blood samples from patients as assigned
• Practice proper patient identification.
• Label vials with patient names and dates.
• Decipher the best method for drawing blood depending on the specific patient.
• Transport all specimen samples to a nearby laboratory
• Keep your phlebotomy cart or station well-organized at all times
• Practice proper infection control standards at all times when working with patients and equipment
• Reports any perceived/actual change in patient’s alertness, physical condition, skin changes, and any other areas of concern to patient’s primary care nurse immediately.
• Able to verbalize hospital’s emergency codes and responsibility with each.
• Practices correct isolation techniques to maintain a safe environment and to control spread of infection.
• Maintains cleanliness of various instruments and equipment used per hospital policy and returns equipment to Central Supply. Reports non-functioning equipment to Central Supply.
• Communicates with patients, patient’s family, staff, and physicians in a professional and courteous manner.
• Exchanges and communicates patient care information upon change of shift.
• Completes all required documentation in a timely manner and prior to end of shift.
• Ability to accept direction from supervisors and other management team members in a positive and professional manner.
• Maintains clean materials/supplies separate from dirty materials/supplies.
• Communicates unit/patient concerns to supervisor.
• Interacts with patient and families in a caring and compassionate manner.
• Participates in orientation of new hires.
• Attends at least 80% of all staff meetings.
• Attends at least 80% of all education at Nexus Specialty Hospital.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

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Job Requirements

Experience

• Prefer at least six (6) months experience as a Phlebotomist working in a hospital/rehabilitation/long-term care environment

Education Required

• High school Degree or GED required
• Basic Computer skills

Additional Information

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION:

• Current Phlebotomy certification from an accredited agency
• Certified in AHA BLS

All Nexus Health Systems employees will need to meet the requirements outlined in the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) interim final rule requiring all workers in most health care settings that participate in the Medicare and Medicaid programs to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. The rule is effective November 5, 2021. Under the regulation, all eligible workers of Nexus Health Systems must be fully vaccinated by January 4, 2022.