Phlebotomist

Job Summary

The Phlebotomist is a professional multi-skilled person dedicated to assisting in all aspects of medical practice under the direct supervision and responsibility of a physician. This practitioner assists with patient care management and executes administrative and clinical

procedures. Competence in the field also requires that a medical assistant adhere to ethical and legal standards of professional practice, recognize and respond to emergencies and demonstrate professional characteristics.

Clinical Responsibilities

Duties and responsibilities working as a Phlebotomist

• Preparing patients for the provider's care
• Performing venipunctures and non-intravenous injections o Performs laboratory blood draws as ordered by the medical provider o Collecting routine laboratory specimen as directed o Performs required laboratory quality controls

o Utilizes third-party laboratory vendor provided computer systems to route lab specimens to appropriate vendor for analysis o Performing basic laboratory procedures

• Observing and reporting patients? signs and symptoms
• Administering basic first aid
• Operating office medical equipment
• Assisting in emergencies as needed

Additional Position Expectations and Responsibilities

• Act as a contact for the providers and support staff in trouble shooting issues
• Ensure patients are properly check-in for laboratory visits via Electronic Medical Record (EMR)
• Ensure patients are properly checked-out after every laboratory visit and depart with required paperwork
• Perform blood draws into appropriate containers and label them according to protocol
• Expected to have knowledge of standard (universal) precautions
• Prepare patient specimen(s) for testing by use of centrifugation and enter information into computer system for proper packaging and pick-up
• Adhere to all laboratory protocols for quality control and maintenance
• Expected to complete 48-hour chart check to ensure lab orders are in the system ready for patient appointment

Phlebotomist

• Expected to complete chart review to ensure all laboratory results have been received in a timely manner
• Expected to answer phones, check and returns voicemail messages in a timely manner
• Expected to respond to all correspondence and tasks (via letter, email, fax) in a timely manner
• Performs in-house labs as ordered by the medical provider and records the results in patient?s Electronic Medical Record
• Performs required laboratory quality controls,
• Utilizes third-party laboratory vendor provided computer systems to route lab specimens to appropriate vendor for analysis
• Expected to be able to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence and memos
• Expected to be proficient in all computer software utilized for patient care
• Expected to participate as part of a multi-disciplinary team, under the direction of the Laboratory Manager, and within the scope of practice to provide patient care and other patient need in a safe, timely manner
• Expected to complete all necessary documentation, department logs and reports
• Expected to keep laboratory clean, restock as needed, and assist with ordering supplies
• Expected to communicate effectively with all members of the patient care team
• Other duties as assigned

If a licensed physician is not on-site, a phlebotomist is prohibited from performing the following:

• Nursing activities that include the use of the nursing process and require the special knowledge, nursing judgment or skills of a registered or practical nurse, including:

1. The initial nursing assessment or any subsequent assessments
2. Prohibited from completing Review of Systems in the EMR
3. Prohibited from performing injections (medication and/or vaccines)
4. Prohibited from administering medication(s)
5. Prohibited from performing aseptic procedures including wound care, dressing changes, etc.
6. The determination of the nursing diagnosis or interpretations of nursing assessments
7. Establishment of the nursing care goals and development of the plan of care
8. Evaluation of progress in relationship to the plan of care

• Those activities for which the unlicensed assistive personnel have not demonstrated competence

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required
• Completion of Medical Assistant training is required
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certificate is required
• Must have good written and verbal communication skills
• Computer knowledge
  Preferred Qualifications
• At least one year of related work experience
• Certification by the American Association of Medical Assistants
• Registered by the American Medical Technologists
• Phlebotomy Certification
• Bilingual (English-Spanish or English-Haitian Creole) a plus Physical Requirements
• Ability to stand, walk or view a computer screen for extended periods of time
• Ability to use hands and fingers to handle or feel
• Ability to reach with hands or arms
• Ability to perform repetitive hand and wrist motions for extended periods of time
• Ability to effectively talk and listen to patients

Relationship Reporting

• Reports to the Clinical Manager/Lead