Phlebotomist-Full time, Temporary, Variable, Ukiah Valley
Company: Adventist Health NW
Location: Ukiah
Posted on: June 21, 2022
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Job Description:
Adventist Health is more than an award-winning health system. We
provide whole-person care to our communities and champion the
greater good - from the operating room to the boardroom, we are
driven by our unique passion to live God's love through health,
wholeness and hope. From Oregon to Oahu, we have a calling to
always do more. Now is your chance to apply your passion to our
mission.
We're looking for someone to join our team as a Phlebotomist
who:
Performs specimen collection and accession receiving. Distributese
specimens to designated departments. Collects and processes
appropriate patient specimens and samples for diagnosis, treatment,
and prevention of disease to conduct medical laboratory testing.
Focuses on phlebotomy and specimen collection; may perform other,
less complex technical and clerical tasks.
Essential Functions:
* Obtains blood specimens by performing venipunctures and finger
sticks. Verifies specimen identification and appropriateness of
sample type/volume for the indicated testing. Processes samples
using aseptic technique and prepares required paperwork for
appropriate testing and reference lab testing. Confers with
patients to obtain information for laboratory records and to
explain procedures.
* Recognizes and reports abnormals results to ordering provider,
calling critical results within the appropriate timeframe.
Documents all laboratory tests and results appropriately on logs
and patient records per requirements. Communicates effectively with
other departments and staff, including physicians and their
offices, to facilitate the flow and quality of lab work.
* Monitors and maintains equipment as needed per regulations,
interfacing with clinical engineering and technical consultant when
appropriate. Follows established guidelines for missed collections,
recollects, and difficult phlebotomies.
* Assists in ordering supplies, noting expiration dates, usage, and
delivery times for stock and non-stock items; upon delivery checks
received items against items ordered, puts away stock, rotates
items for expiration dates, and discards expired items.
* Coordinates with Lead Phlebotomist to run quality controls daily
as needed as well as other required testing. Performs proficiency
testing per regulatory agency procedures and documented according
to established guidelines. Participates in departmental performance
improvement and quality assurance activities.
* Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
You'll be successful with the following qualifications:
Education:
* High School Education/GED or equivalent: Required in CA;
Preferred in HI and ORAssociate's/Technical Degree or equivalent
combination of education/related experience: Preferred
Required Licenses/Certifications:
* Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) license: Required in CA;
Preferred in OR and HIRefer to the Required Licenses and
Certifications list for additional job and/or unit specific
requirements.
Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our
associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates
receive all required vaccinations, including, but not limited to,
measles, mumps, flu (based on the seasonal availability of the flu
vaccine typically during October-March each year), COVID-19 vaccine
(required in CA, HI and OR) etc., as a condition of employment, and
annually thereafter. Medical and religious exemptions may
apply.
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