Client Office Phlebotomist-FLOAT-Full-time Days CW 3000 Sign-on Bonus

*****$3000 Signon Bonus*****

***This is a fulltime 40 hours per week position.  Must be able to work Monday through Friday 8:30am to 5pm and two weekends per month.  Flexibility with hours is needed for clients who may start earlier or stay later than the posted hours. Must be comfortable driving to client sites in the Oak Lawn area and the surrounding suburbs. Base hourly rate includes float differential compensation.***

*Internal and rehire candidates are not eligible for signon bonus.

The Client Office PhlebotomistFloat reflects the mission vision and values of NM adheres to the organizations Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program and complies with all relevant policies procedures guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards. 

Responsibilities:

• Performs phlebotomy and other lab specimen collections per age related standards.
• Provides appropriate postphlebotomy patient care.
• Identifies need for patient medical assistance and call code as appropriate.
• Reviews/Records refrigerator temperature(s) and QC/QA records. Areas of concern are recorded through the Corrective Action Log and reported to maintenance for repair. Findings are reported to supervisor or manager.
• Use manual requisitions and labels specimens appropriately.
• Label and process specimens according to establishes protocols and policies.
• Must effectively procure blood specimens from infant adult geriatric and wheelchair bound patients.
• Must demonstrate competency for age related responsibilities.
• Understands the operation and maintenance of equipment pertinent to the job.
• Follows up with all outstanding orders on manifest log and communicates all timed completed or uncompleted draws/charges/results to the client office staff and performs other duties as assigned.
• Requests/obtains written physician orders with all required information necessary for lab services requested and accurately orders laboratory tests in computer system(s).
• Prioritizes tasks and is able to multitask.
• Performs and collects phlebotomy specimens within cost and maintains efforts of a less than 2 percent recollection or cancellation rate.
• Follows TJC National Patient Safety goals in regard to two patient identifiers and handwashing.
• Presents a friendly approachable professional demeanor and appearance.
• Provides accurate information and timely updates to patients and customers.
• Addresses questions and concerns promptly or identifies appropriate person or recourse to do so.
• Demonstrates teamwork by helping coworkers within and across departments.
• Communicates effectively with others respects diverse opinions and styles and acknowledges the assistance and contributions of others.
• Uses organizational and unit/department resources efficiently.
• Manages work schedule efficiently completing tasks and assignments on time.
• Participates in efforts to reduce costs streamline work processes and improve and grow services we provide.
• Communicates and notifies Laboratory and/or Physician of problems with specimen procurement to ensure optimal care.
• Provides follow up on test results to appropriate individuals in a professional and courteous manner.
• Continuously updated on information by reading emails and demonstrates compliance in MediaLab.
• Maintains a safe work environment holds selfaccountable for safe work practices performs all aspects of daily work in a manner that contributes and ensures an environment of patient safety.
• Adheres to all recommendations and requirements of the Lab and Hospital Safety Committee.
• Performs all aspects of patient care in a manner that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors.
• Complies with all organizational policies regarding ethical business practices.
• Performs clerical duties directly related to handling and processing of lab specimens.
• Performs clerical work; faxing printing filing reviewing and verbally releasing laboratory results.
• Initiates the meeting of responsibilities without prompting and can complete tasks independently without immediate supervision.
• Demonstrates the values of team concept on a consistent basis.
• Interacts with all team members in a professional manner and aids/assists coworkers to complete assigned tasks.
• Travel to additional sites when needed.

Qualifications :

Required:

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Phlebotomy certification through a nationally recognized organization or training from a phlebotomy school or medical institution or one or more years of phlebotomy experience in a healthcare setting.   

Preferred:

• Experience performing phlebotomy on a broad range of patients types.
• Experience with processing lab specimens transferring specimens and handling a centrifuge.
• Familiar with medical EMR systems.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Valid Drivers License and Auto Insurance

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Fulltime