TRC - IRA Allocated Services - Phlebotomist - Part Time

PHLEBOTOMIST

RESPONSIBLE TO:  Nurse Manager/Designee

FUNCTION:                          

Performs venipunctures and fingerstick, process medical laboratory tests and document results for diagnosis, treatment and prevention of disease.  Serves as a back-up for clinical team members as needed.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge of medical laboratory principles, standards, applications and tests; knowledge of medical laboratory safety, cleanliness and infection control policies and regulations; ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly; maintain confidentiality, complies with HIPAA; friendly, cheerful and helpful to individuals supported; ability to pay attention to the minute details of a task; ability to adapt easily to changing conditions and work responsibilities.  Computer skills sufficient to carry out assigned duties.  Must possess reliability, adaptability, and flexibility.  Willingness and ability to travel for work as needed or assigned is essential.  Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the job.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

High school diploma or equivalent required; associates degree of higher preferred. One or more years of Phlebotomist experience required.

SPECIFIC DUTIES:

1.       Obtain blood specimens from individuals supported within residential services per laboratory orders by performing venipunctures and finger sticks.

2.       Communicate, interacts and assists the individuals supported and staff in a professional and courteous manner.

3.       Adhere to established laboratory procedures, methods, quality control, quality assurance, safety, including hand hygiene techniques and precautions., Agency, compliance and personnel policies.

4.       Review the schedule for lab draws, verifies and completed the orders.

5.       Order and maintain adequate laboratory supplies.

6.       Perform other duties as assigned or required.

REQUIRED TOOLS:

1.       Badge access (All Residential Facilities and Day Programs)

2.       Therap Access – RN level

3.       Time and Attendance System

4.       Email (Internal and External account)

5.       Internet (with research browsing capabilities)

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IDD Services

THE RESOURCE CENTER

Grade: 14, Hourly

PTO/CAT 3

Non-Union