Lead Phlebotomist
Company: Lifespan
Location: Providence
Posted on: April 24, 2024
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Job Description:
Summary:
Under general supervision of a Phlebotomy Supervisor or Pathology
Manager and according to established policies and procedures
assists supervisor with scheduling training and assigning
phlebotomists and other activities of phlebotomy program. Provides
input into development or revision of policies and procedures and
assures implementation. Prepares and maintains records and
statistics of program activities. Assists in the supervision of
Phlebotomist and clerical staff. Regularly performs duties of
phlebotomists. Responsibilities:
Following established policies and procedures prepares staffing
schedules for Phlebotomist for supervisors approval. Adjusts
schedule as necessary and arranges for adequate coverage.
Prepares daily assignment for Phlebotomist and clerical staff.
May make rounds on clinical unit to assure all samples were
obtained and to troubleshoot problems such as locating missing
samples; draws blood samples missed or those Phlebotomist had
difficulty obtaining.
Following established procedures trains new Phlebotomist and
Medical Technologist students in venipuncture and finger stick
techniques. Determines when training is completed and arranges for
final review with supervisor.
Regularly assists with phlebotomy of patients.
Participates in the interviewing and selection of Phlebotomist and
provides input into performance appraisals.
Provides input into development or revision of policies and
procedures for phlebotomy programs and assures implementation and
adherence to established policies and procedures.
Maintains and records a variety of records and statistics such as
payroll work load and program activities training reports and the
like.
Performs related clerical activities such as sorts and files
records receiving patient into clinic/treatment area and as
necessary interviews patient to obtain insurance biographical and
medical information to complete registration records. Provides
patient with forms (e.g. hospital or regulatory required forms) for
tests gives instructions regarding any special preparation
necessary prior to test or appointment and coordinates confirms and
delivers patients final reports to the appropriate physician office
and/or requesting clinic. May contact patient to return and repeat
tests. May contact outside agencies/physicians office to obtain
additional patient information to complete patient records.
Regularly performs duties of Phlebotomist.
Performs other duties to assist supervisor as assigned. Other
information:
BASIC KNOWLEDGE: High school diploma or GED required. Phlebotomy
certificate through National Accrediting Agency for Clinical
Laboratory Sciences and/or completion of a Phlebotomy certificate
program to include formal internship demonstrating 100 successful
venipunctures. In lieu of internship 6 months of phlebotomy
experience may be considered. In lieu of phlebotomy certification 5
plus years direct phlebotomy experience may be considered. Minimum
5 years of phlebotomy experience required. Ability to perform
venipuncture techniques and capillary puncture on adults children
and infants. Interpersonal skills to obtain and provide information
to patients and to explain procedures effectively in order to allay
fears and anxiety. Demonstrated knowledge and skills necessary to
provide care patients with consideration of aging processes human
development stages and cultural patterns in each step of the care
process. Clerical skills to prepare and maintain records and
reports including keyboard skills to enter/access information.
Familiarity with blood collector equipment anticoagulants special
precautions and interference. Ability to distinguish chromatic
colors. A Phlebotomy certificate required. WORK ENVIRONMENT AND
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Works with in-patient care environment with
considerable walking between units and where some physical effort
may be required to deal with patients who are uncooperative. Some
exposure to odors when handling specimens. Exposure to communicable
diseases while administering to patients however chance of injury
is minimized by the adherence to established infection control
procedures. Manual dexterity to perform venipuntures. SUPERVISORY
RESPONSIBILITY: None. Lifespan is an Equal Opportunity /
Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive
consideration for employment without regard to race color religion
sex national origin age ethnicity sexual orientation ancestry
genetics gender identity or expression disability protected veteran
or marital status. - - Lifespan is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.
Location: Rhode Island Hospital USA:RI:Providence Work Type: Part
Time Shift: Shift 2 Union: Non-Union
Keywords: Lifespan, Cranston , Lead Phlebotomist, Healthcare , Providence, Rhode Island
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