Job Summary: Medical Diagnostic Laboratories(MDL), a member of Genesis Biotechnology Group, is a CLIA certified clinical laboratory with multiple state licensing, specializing in state of the art, automated DNA based molecular analysis of a variety of chronic and infectious illnesses.
MDL specializes and performs Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) with a larger menu of testing available in the field of infectious disease. Our main theme of research is in the field of Gynecology, Infectious Diseases, Infectious Arthritis, Tick-borne Diseases, Mycology, and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS).
We have an opening for a Part-Time Phlebotomist. As a Phlebotomist, you will be responsible for drawing blood from patients, collecting a variety of other specimen samples as well as labeling blood vials and packing all blood and specimen samples for submission to the lab.
Schedule: 8am-5pm Monday, Wednesday & Thursday
Essential Functions:
- Collect blood samples from patients
- Label vials with patient information
- Decipher the best method for drawing blood
- Transport all specimen samples to a nearby laboratory
- Centrifuge blood samples according to state regulations
- Practice infection control standards at all times when working with patients and equipment
- Perform other job-related duties as required
- Verifies test requisitions by comparing information with nursing station log; bringing discrepancies to the attention of unit personnel
- Verifies patient by reading patient identification.
- Obtains blood specimens by performing venipuncture’s and fingersticks
- Maintains specimen integrity by using aseptic technique, following department procedures; observing isolation procedures
- Collects therapeutic drug-monitoring assays by collaborating with nursing personnel to ensure appropriate drug dose to collection time
- Tracks collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection; maintaining daily tallies of collections performed
- Monitors glucose levels by performing bedside glucose tests; recording results; reporting results to unit nurse-manager
- Performs bleeding-times tests by entering results to the computer; notifying pathologist of results falling outside normal ranges
- Maintains quality results by following department procedures and testing schedule; recording results in the quality-control log; identifying and reporting needed changes
- Maintains safe, secure, and healthy work environment by following standards and procedures; complying with legal regulations
- Resolves unusual test orders by contacting the physician, pathologist, nursing station, or reference laboratory; referring unresolved orders back to the originator for further clarification; notifying supervisor of unresolved orders
- Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations
- Serves and protects the hospital community by adhering to professional standards, hospital policies and procedures, federal, state, and local requirements, and JCAHO standards
Job Qualifications: General Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSA’s) required
- Calming anxious clients and general customer service skills
- Explaining process of extracting samples to clients
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to adhere to government regulations related to healthcare
- Following infection control standards
- Maintaining patient confidentiality
- Repeat the same movements
- Use hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools, or controls
- Stand for long periods of time
- Walk or run for long periods of time
- Bend or twist body; must be able to lift 10 lbs.
- High degree of social interaction; work with a large number of patients varying in age and health status
- Wear surgical gloves and other protective gear
- Noise level is moderate, but may occasionally be exposed to loud or distracting sounds from nearby medical equipment
- High School/GED
- Prior Medical/Health Care/Phlebotomist experience or Medical Assistant Certification
- Competitive Salary
- 401(k) Plan
- Paid Sick Time
Genesis Biotechnology Group is a member of Genesis Global Group, an equal opportunity employer.