Phlebotomist
Company: Cleveland Clinic
Location: Stuart
Posted on: July 28, 2022
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Job Description:
Job Description Collects blood, processes specimen, and performs
reference laboratory processing in laboratory testing. Proficient
in blood collection from patients of all age groups and performs
related techniques including glucose tolerance tests and blood
cultures. Prepares samples for testing and manages specimen in the
laboratory information system. Prepares and ships reference
laboratory specimens and resolves pending specimens and pending
transports. Monitors test ordering patterns and requisitions to
ensure compliance with outpatient laboratory testing.
Responsibilities: Collects blood, processes specimen, and performs
reference laboratory processing. Proficient in blood collection
from patients of all age groups and performs related techniques
including glucose tolerance tests and blood cultures. Prepares
samples for testing and manages specimen in the laboratory
information system. Prepares and ships reference laboratory
specimens and resolves pending specimens and pending transports.
Monitors test ordering patterns and requisitions to ensure
compliance with outpatient laboratory testing. Other duties as
assigned. Education: High School Degree/Equivalent . Preferred:
One-year college or equivalent preferred. Certifications: American
Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification.
Complexity of Work: All employees are expected to meet the
standards of performance outlined in the Organizational-Wide
Competencies listed below as applied to the position: World Class
Service Orientation: Includes attitude, behavior, interpersonal
skill, and problem solving that enable an employee to respond to
internal and external customer needs and expectations in a positive
manner. Adaptability: Includes teamwork and flexibility needed to
fulfill job responsibilities including adapting to changes in work
environment and accepting supervisory feedback. Efficiency and
Effectiveness: Includes quantity and quality of desired work, as
well as organization skills necessary to perform successfully.
Essential Job Requirements: Includes adherence to all relevant
policies, procedures, and guidelines affecting the work
environment, including maintenance of required competencies and
communication skills. Managerial Responsibilities: Includes overall
accountability for assigned work group relative to operational
goals, personnel requirements, and budgetary constraints. Note: The
above stated duties are intended to outline those functions
typically performed by individuals assigned to this classification.
This description of duties is not intended to be all inclusive or
to limit the discretionary authority of supervisors to assign other
tasks of similar nature or level of responsibility. All employees
are expected to meet the standards of performance outlined in the
Organizational-Wide Competencies listed below as applied to the
position: World Class Service Orientation: Includes attitude,
behavior, interpersonal skill, and problem solving that enable an
employee to respond to internal and external customer needs and
expectations in a positive manner. Adaptability: Includes teamwork
and flexibility needed to fulfill job responsibilities including
adapting to changes in work environment and accepting supervisory
feedback. Efficiency and Effectiveness: Includes quantity and
quality of desired work, as well as organization skills necessary
to perform successfully. Essential Job Requirements: Includes
adherence to all relevant policies, procedures, and guidelines
affecting the work environment, including maintenance of required
competencies and communication skills. Managerial Responsibilities:
Includes overall accountability for assigned work group relative to
operational goals, personnel requirements, and budgetary
constraints. Note: The above stated duties are intended to outline
those functions typically performed by individuals assigned to this
classification. This description of duties is not intended to be
all inclusive or to limit the discretionary authority of
supervisors to assign other tasks of similar nature or level of
responsibility. Work Experience: At least six (6) months experience
in phlebotomy and laboratory processing preferred. Physical
Requirements: This position is primarily mobile in nature. The
average amount of lifting is 10 pounds with occasional carrying of
objects up to 20 pounds. Sitting for short periods of time, the
ability to file, move records, laboratory supplies, perform
venipuncture, and move charts also requires bending and stooping.
Communication by means of the spoken, written and typed word is
required. Work requires finger dexterity and eye hand coordination
to operate a computer keyboard at a moderate skill level. Mental
Demands: Ability to work at a fast pace and to prioritize multiple
assignments/projects and respond to numerous requests; ability to
resolve conflicts among staff and to work collaboratively with
department director, physicians and other members of the healthcare
team; ability to ensure operational efficiency; ability to problem
solve and make decisions; ability to exercise self-control and
tolerate stress when dealing with multiple requests and/or
conflicting demands from multiple customers. Special Demands: Use
of personal protective equipment is required as there is a
potential for exposure to biohazardous or infectious agents when
drawing and processing specimens. Confidentiality: The employee has
access to the entire medical record for the purpose of charting and
correcting laboratory results AND review of physician orders. The
access is limited to the amount reasonably necessary to achieve the
purpose of the laboratory testing request. The disclosure or
requests that occur on a routine or recurring basis include patient
demographics, condition and laboratory results. Personal Protective
Equipment: Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective
equipment as required for procedures.
Keywords: Cleveland Clinic, Palm Beach , Phlebotomist, Healthcare , Stuart, Florida
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