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Posted: 31-Aug-24
Location: Livingston, Tennessee
Salary: Open
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Internal Number: 519512
At Livingston Regional Hospital, we recognize that our patients deserve qualified, engaged, and competent healthcare professionals. And we know that our healthcare professionals deserve a working environment that is safe, leaders who are visible and supportive, and opportunities to grow and develop in their chosen disciplines. The heart of Livingston Regional Hospital is in its people, making our hospital a family that only the best is invited to join. If you feel that your skills and compassion fit with our vision for healthcare, we invite you to apply today.
Under the direction of the Area Laboratory Director or Lab Manager, the Phlebotomist assumes responsibility for performing venipunctures and related clinical specimen collection/preparation tasks and laboratory duties that are clerical in nature.
Essential Functions
? Collects blood specimens from patients via venipuncture and skin puncture according to physician orders and applicable regulations, policies and procedures to ensure complete and accurate specimens for testing.
? Explains collection procedures and provides general testing information as needed to facilitate patient understanding and reduce patient anxiety.
? Labels and records all test tubes, logs procedures, files paperwork.
? Cleans and supplies venipuncture trays. Maintains work areas. Orders supplies when needed.
? Utilizes laboratory information system to document specimen collection, receipt, create manifests and other functions as needed.
? Performs clerical work and assists in laboratory functions as delegated by the Laboratory Manager/Director.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations:
? Approximate time required to travel: Occasionally as needed.
? Must read, write and speak fluent English.
? Must have good and regular attendance.
? Is knowledgeable about which color top tube to use and the volume of blood needed - knows test requirements.
? Basic computer knowledge required.
Education: HS Graduate or equivalent.
Licenses/Certification: Medical Assistant or Phlebotomy certification preferred. Current BLS required.
Experience: Six (6) months acute care phlebotomy experience or one (1) year experience as a medical assistant performing venipuncture or one (1) year outpatient lab experience preferred.