Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference. Job Summary Collects specimens from patients and assumes responsibility for the safety and comfort of patients, following established standards and practices. Accessions samples into computer system for accurate testing and billing and obtains signed documents as needed. Reviews outstanding workload reports. Performs Point of Care testing and sample processing if assigned.
Essential Functions - All team members are expected to be knowledgeable and compliant with Prisma Health's values: Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.
- Verifies identification of patient and specimen. Properly labels specimens with required information. Uses correct alternate patient identification procedures if hospital armband is not available (outpatient, use of Typenex bracelets, etc.).
- Inputs and assesses information via the hospital and laboratory computer systems accurately and timely. Reviews collection lists, unreceived lists, tracking logs, and telephone log for completion of work. Takes appropriate action as needed. Instructs patients on preparation or collection for tests ordered and distributes collection containers when necessary. Organizes and prioritizes tasks and uses time efficiently.
- Follows safety procedures and responds correctly and immediately to safety violations and safety drills. Reports and documents immediately personal exposure to hazardous or infectious situations. Uses available PPE and safety equipment when needed; disinfects equipment as required. Assures patient safety is maintained throughout collection/procedure and knows notification process if patient has adverse reaction. Obeys all patient precautions at bedside or noted on order.
- Processes specimens for testing including identifying, sorting, aliquoting, centrifuging, and labeling specimens appropriately. Assures proper storage and retention of all specimens for their designated time. Packages and prepares specimens for transport while maintaining appropriate specimen temperature for stability
- Restocks an item in use, assuring its availability to the next person/shift. Maintains work area in a clean, orderly manner. Monitors expiration dates of all supplies and reagents and follows established protocol. Participates in work unit action plans and supports department-based goals. Supports customer service, quality and financial initiatives in a positive and productive manner.
- Communicates with patients and guests in a timely and courteous manner. Uses positive interpersonal skills in all patient /customer interactions. Receives incoming calls, documents incoming requests for blood collection or other information, and coordinates collections as needed. Communicates pertinent information to other team members using approved communication methods.
- Performs account registrations and orders tests in multiple laboratory systems in a timely manner. Collects appropriate consents for preauthorization and Advanced Beneficiary Notice as required. Completes clerical duties such as scanning of all relative patient data and tracking monthly workload performance. Records orders for lab tests and accurately provides appropriate reports to proper personnel according to compliance regulations. Communicates with and faxes information to physician offices concerning orders or billing information. Dispatches or arranges couriers for pickup. Floats to multiple client locations and patient service centers.
- Performs POC testing accurately if assigned, using established protocol and QC. Notifies appropriate caregiver of critical values.
- Instructs new employees and students in procedure, technique and theory as assigned and documents proficiency on checklist. Informs appropriate person of problems noted in an individual's training process.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Supervisory/Management Responsibilities - This is a non-management job that will report to a supervisor, manager, director or executive.
Minimum Requirements - Education - High School diploma or equivalent OR post-high school diploma / highest degree earned
- Experience - Three (3) month training in phlebotomy
In Lieu Of - In Lieu of the education and experience requirements noted above, p revious phlebotomy experience or training in formal programs which include phlebotomy are qualified as candidates may be considered.
Required Certifications, Registrations, Licenses Knowledge, Skills and Abilities - Able to uses correct technique, policy, and protocol in collection and process of all specimens.
- Able to completes all required competencies in required time frame with documentation in personnel file. Completes required training for age specific patients. Participates in Continuing Education (CE) program annually.
- Interpersonal and communication skills
- Knowledge of office equipment (fax/copier/telephone)
- Knowledge of general phlebotomy equipment
- Proficient computer skills (word processing, spreadsheets, database)
- Data entry skills
- Able to proof-read documents
Work Shift Day (United States of America)
Location Cancer Centers - Eastside
Facility 1008 Greenville Memorial Hospital
Department Laboratory-General-CIEast
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Welcome to Prisma Health Allied Health Division Prisma Health is committed to providing new team member with a solid foundation to launch their career with us. Our program combines quality classes, core curriculum, simulation, one-on-one skills validation, hands-on application with preceptors and professional development. Our multidisciplinary clinical education model is one of the first in the country to unify education across different disciplines creating consistency in training for all team members.
Program Structure Prisma Health innovates an organized, comprehensive, and robust approach to clinical education. Our structured orientation plan with guided education, computer-based training content and precepted time with experienced team members within the same discipline creates a foundation for success. We will provide opportunities of clinical and continuing professional development along with reflective practice sessions to aid in the development of self-care and resilience. Team members will have access to simulation and skill lab experience using current professional curriculum, standards, and evidence-based guidelines
Who leads the Allied Health Program? Each service line is led by clinical educators with a vast range of experience and expertise in your chosen specialty. All our clinical educators who serve in our programs have a love and a desire to teach. Our educators are integrated into all aspects of the Allied Health. Our programs include Pharmacy, Respiratory, Lab, Therapies, Radiology, Surg techs, and Mobile medicine (EMT).