Description

Phlebotomist PRN Days AdventHealth Manchester

Location Address: 210 Marie Langdon Drive, Manchester, KY 40962

Top Reasons To Work At AdventHealth Manchester:

Small town with a family-like workplace

Centrally located to outdoor recreation activities

Faith based Organization

Community Involvement always giving back to the community

Career Advancement

Work Hours/Shift: PRN Nights

What You Will Be Responsible For:

·         Collects blood specimens through venipuncture and skin puncture practices

·         Prepares blood samples for laboratory analysis

·         Sends specimens to reference laboratories for additional testing, as necessary

·         Registration of patients, interprets and orders physicians test requests

·         Identifies and bands patients for blood product transfusion

·         Ensures pre-authorization and completes appropriate consent forms prior to collection of limited coverage tests

·         Maintains proper documentation, including accessioning logs, equipment records, and checklists

·         Maintains adequate supply inventories and ensures supplies are viable prior to use for patient collection

·         Performs other duties as assigned

What You Will Need:

·         Ability to draw and collect blood samples from patients, verify records, and prepare specimens for laboratory analyses

·         Up-to-date knowledge of blood collector equipment, anticoagulants, special precautions, and interferences

·         Ability to implement aseptic technique principles

·         Up-to-date knowledge of anatomy, physiology, infection control, specimen processing, medical terminology, anatomic terminology, first aid, and safety practices

·         Must be able to read, write and speak conversational English

·         Basic computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

·         High School Education or equivalent

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE PREFERRED:

·         Associate's degree or Technical degree in a related field, or combination of High School degree and related experience

·         One year of technical experience

LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION OR REGISTRATION REQUIRED:

·         Basic Life Support (BLS) certification if required by facility

LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION OR REGISTRATION PREFERRED:

·         Phlebotomy certification or equivalent

Job Summary:

Collects and processes blood specimens from patients, while adhering to safety policies and compliance procedures.

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not tolerate discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, age or disability/handicap with respect to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion, wages, benefits and other terms and conditions of employment.