Location
Artesia, NM | United States
Job description
Job Summary:
Receives, obtains and processes specimens for laboratory analysis on all patient age groups.
Essential Values-Based, Leadership and Management Competencies:
Demonstrates competencies in line with the five core values that are the foundation of all activities performed by employees in order to achieve the Mission of Artesia General Hospital
- Respect:Demonstrates competence in respect for others.
- Leadership:Demonstrates competence in knowing everyone has a role.
- Professionalism:Demonstrates competence in the conduct, aims and qualities of health care.
- Dedication:Demonstrates competence in dedication to Artesia General Hospital.
- Commitment To Excellence:Demonstrates competence in expecting nothing less than "DOING THE RIGHT THING".
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Collect and process venous and capillary samples from all patient age groups.
- Perform and document therapeutic phlebotomies.
- Document and record samples/results.
- Accession and process referral testing samples.
- Maintain records, files and route patient reports.
- Perform clerical duties as assigned.
- Participate and promote QA activities.
ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
KNOWLEDGE/SKILL/ABILITIES:
- Phlebotomy skill and competency.
AGE-RELATED COMPETENCIES: Demonstrates the basic knowledge and skills necessary to identify age-specific patient needs appropriate for this position.
Information Management: Treats all information and data within the scope of the position with appropriate confidentiality and security.
Risk Management/Quality Management/Safety: Cooperates fully in all Risk Management, Quality Management, and Safety Activities and Investigations.
MINIMUM POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:
- Education - High school graduate or equivalent; formal phlebotomy training preferred.
- Work Experience - 6 months phlebotomy preferred.
- Training - N/A
- License/Certification - Certified Phlebotomist, CMA, EMT-B preferred.
ENVIROMENTAL CONDITIONS: Work environment consists of daily patient contact, which may include exposure to blood, or other body fluids.
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