Phlebotomist II
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Yale New Haven Health
Westerly, RI, US
Summary
The phlebotomist is responsible for obtaining blood samples from inpatients and outpatients while ensuring accurate specimen labeling and identification. They also perform clerical duties, manage patient registrations, and maintain laboratory safety standards.
Job Description
Overview
To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values - integrity, patient-centered, respect, accountability, and compassion - must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day.
Obtains blood samples, as required from Hospital inpatients and outpatients. Performs a number of clerical duties as assigned. Ability to register patients into the HIS.
EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran
Responsibilities
- 1. Phlebotomy
- 1.1 Uses proper patient identification and specimen labeling procedures according to Laboratory policy
- 2. Accessioning and receiving Specimens
- 2.1 Accurately and timely receives specimens into the laboratory
- 3. Customer Service
- 3.1 Uses AIDET principles when performing phlebotomy and Demonstrates concerns for patient comfort and privacy
- 4. People
- 4.1 Interacts professionally with all members of the hospital staff
- 5. Problem solving
- 5.1 Reviews patient vouchers and registrations for accuracy and corrects them as indicated
- 6. Investigates and documents problems with unacceptable specimens
- 6.1 Accurately orders tests in the hospital and laboratory computer systems
- 7. Regulation Compliance
- 7.1 Complies with established laboratory and hospital policies for universal precautions and safety
- 8. Other duties
- 8.1 Responsible for cleanliness of courier vehicle if applicable
Qualifications
EDUCATION
High school graduate or GED
EXPERIENCE
Prior experience in phlebotomy.
LICENSURE
Certified or certified eligible with National Phlebotomy Association preferred. Must have a current driver's license and an acceptable driving record.
YNHHS Requisition ID
190599
Yale New Haven Health is making it easier for people to access the latest medical treatments, advanced research and innovations through our five outstanding hospitals – Yale New Haven, Bridgeport, Greenwich, Lawrence + Memorial and Westerly – and our affiliation with the prestigious Yale University and its highly-ranked Yale School of Medicine.
Plus, our patients benefit from access to hundreds of dedicated primary care physicians and specialists in Northeast Medical Group and Yale Medicine. We also have advanced clinical relationships with multiple hospitals and numerous outpatient locations throughout the state so you can get the care you need, when you need it.
As one organization, we’re working together to make health care more patient-focused, more accessible and more cost-effective. Some call it personalized medicine. We call it good care.
For more information, check out the YNHHS Web site: www.ynhhs.org
Founded
1996
Company size
10,001+ employees
Industry
Healthcare
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
New Haven, CT