PHLEBOTOMIST I
Company: KAWEAH HEALTH
Location: Visalia
Posted on: October 9, 2024
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Job Description:
Kaweah Health is a publicly owned, community healthcare
organization that provides comprehensive health services to the
greater Visalia area in central California. With more than 5,000
employees, Kaweah Health provides state-of-the-art medicine and
high-quality preventive services in our acute care hospital,
specialized health centers and clinics. Our eight-campus healthcare
district has 613 beds and offers comprehensive health services
across a broad continuum of care.
It takes a special person to work for Kaweah Health. We serve a
region where the needs are great, which makes the rewards even
greater. Every day, we care for people facing unique challenges and
in need of healing. Throughout it all, our focus is to make a
difference, and we do - in the health of our patients, our loved
ones, and our community.
Benefits Eligible
Full-Time Benefit Eligible
Work Shift
Variable (United States of America) (inactive)
Department
7500 Clinical Laboratory
To properly identify patients prior to drawing capillary or venous
blood. Collects blood efficiently and sends for analysis.
QUALIFICATIONS
License /Certification
Required: CA Phlebotomy I certification
Education
Required: High School Diploma
Experience
Preferred: Medical office experience
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
Communicates effectively with patients, public and healthcare
personnel.
Able to organize work, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines.
May require frequent travel-must have a valid California driver's
license, transportation, and auto insurance.
Accuracy in the identification and transcription of numbers and
names.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Essential
Greets patients courteously and accurately records all pertinent
demographics in a timely manner.
Receives and processes patient and test information according to
established procedures.
Performs venipuncture and capillary puncture according to written
procedures. Accurately labels all specimens with pertinent
information. Processes and delivers specimens as required. Reports
all problem punctures (venipuncture/capillary) to the person in
charge.
Performs data input and data retrieval from laboratory and hospital
information systems.
Operates laboratory communication systems.
Maintains quality control and assists in performance of Quality
Improvement.
In the event of biological or chemical accidents, follows
procedures. Attends all required laboratory safety meetings.
Immediately reports all accidents to the supervisor verbally and in
writing using the appropriate forms.
Maintains continued competence of technical skills and professional
image.
Correctly prepares appropriate forms for departmental use.
Accurately maintains department files.
Consistently maintains a neat work area.
Orients and trains new employees to departmental procedures when
required. Completes any and all competency testing as assigned by
supervisor.
May be required to work at another site if needed.
Addendum (essential for specific dept)
LEAD DUTIES:
Oversees front office operations including Phlebotomists and Lab
Aides. Coordinates breaks/lunches. Finds coverage for staffing
issues in the absence of the Supervisor. Sends extra staff home if
workload allows. Dispatches and coordinates phlebotomists to insure
lab draws are done efficiently and timely. Resolves order conflicts
and service issues. Makes sure all specimens are processed
correctly and in a timely manner. Checks all RN and FTC orders.
Checks pendings throughout the shift to make sure all specimens are
accounted for. Cancels any labs that are no longer needed including
duplicates and discharges.
IF ASSIGNED TO A NON-ACUTE CARE FACILITY (e.g. URGENT CARE, ETC.)
ALSO RESPONSIBLE FOR:
Under the direction of appropriately licensed personnel, may
perform tests and procedures where assigned in the facility using
protocols prescribed in procedure and instrument operations manuals
(e.g. waived point-of-care-testing). Escorts patients to exam
rooms. May take and record vital signs. Makes sure all paperwork is
completed. Assists with patient flow. Accurately enters vital signs
into patient management computer system. Enters appropriate
information into medical record, adhering to medical record
guidelines. Uses department computer systems to enter and obtain
information/documentation. May be assigned to transport patients.
Transports patients during the admission and discharge process
using the appropriate mode as indicated based on the patient
complaint or condition.
Additional
Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care and
services appropriate to the population served on the assigned unit
or work area. Knowledgeable of growth and development for all
patient/family cultural, linguistic, spiritual, gender, and age
specific needs. Able to effectively communicate and care for
patient and family as reflected in the Plan for Provision of
Care.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Pay Range
$22.04 -$33.06
If you want to use your talents alongside people who face each day
with courage and purpose, in an environment that empowers you to do
your absolute best, this is where you belong.
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