Job Summary

Performs patient laboratory test specimen collections. Test ordering in LIS, specimen processing and specimen handling. Contacts providers and other healthcare providers to clarify questions and issues around test ordering and collection. Assumes primary responsibility in providing a People First approach to welcoming, helping and caring for lab patients, visitors and other members of the patient's healthcare team.

Essential Functions

• Assures quality care for patients and families. Promotes patient confidentiality in the work environment.
• Demonstrates positive people first attitudes and actions. Demonstrates the ability to interact directly with patients, families, and clients to their satisfaction.
• Performs phlebotomy, specimen handling, specimen processing, and clerical duties. Maintains competency-validated proficiency on all procedures.
• Demonstrates consistent use of PPE's. Orders laboratory testing in the LIS. Confirms orders/diagnosis and obtains ABN's as necessary. Accepts and processes standing orders.
• Logs and documents environmentals (refrigerator, incubator, freezer temperatures) and daily equipment function verification data.
• Answers telephone, takes messages, answers basic customer questions
• Works cooperatively, both individually and as a unit, with other personnel, departments, and disciplines to facilitate multidisciplinary, patient-centered care.
• Monitors staff and work environment in compliance with institutional safety and infection control standards.

Qualifications

• Required High School Diploma or equivalent

• 1 year of relevant experience Previous phlebotomy or related work Preferred

• CRT-Phlebotomy Technician - NHA National Healthcareer Association preferred
• LIC-Driver's License - STATE_MI State of Michigan SHGR Outpatient Phlebotomy Upon Hire required

Primary Location

SITE - Spectrum Health Blodgett Hospital - 1840 Wealthy St SE- Grand Rapids

Department Name

Lab - Phlebotomy - Blodgett

Employment Type

Part time

Shift

Night (United States of America)

Weekly Scheduled Hours

4

Hours of Work

11:30 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.

Days Worked

Varied

Weekend Frequency

Every other weekend

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