Phlebotomist I
Company: Beaumont Hospital, Royal Oak (Mich.)
Location: Wayne
Posted on: May 28, 2023
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Job Description:
As the largest not-for-profit health care system serving
Michigan, we offer a world of opportunity within our expansive
system. We have more nationally ranked hospitals than any other
health system in the state, including six that are
Magnet-recognized. In total, Beaumont has eight hospitals and 155
outpatient sites that provide diverse practice settings located in
communities throughout southeastern Michigan and the greater
Detroit metropolitan area.
$1,500 sign on bonus available for full time roles, $750 sign on
bonus for part time.
GENERAL SUMMARY:
Under the direction of phlebotomy management, performs diverse
support functions including phlebotomy to ensure accurate test
results and a quick turnaround time. Positions supporting Patient
Service Centers and client offices are required to provide
phlebotomy services to these locations as determined by department
needs and may be assigned to different locations and/or different
schedules without a 30-day notice.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
1. Performs venipuncture and capillary punctures to obtain adequate
samples from patients. Responsible for proper patient
identification, correct specimen labeling and necessary
documentation. Demonstrates knowledge and ability to evaluate and
select proper collection methods for age specific patients.
2. Supports laboratory activities related to laboratory testing
(phlebotomy, specimen collection, computer order entry and specimen
processing) to ensure accurate result reporting and quick
turn-around time.
3. Performs processing functions to support laboratory services as
related to testing including verification, accessioning,
aliquoting, processing and batching send out testing,
adding/cancelling tests, distributing, storing and disposing of
specimens.
4. Adheres to Compliance policies as related to job duties to
include presenting Advance Beneficiary Notice (ABN) of non-coverage
prior to delivery of outpatient services.
5. Performs observational competency of all support staff under the
guidance of the phlebotomy leadership using established
criteria.
6. Maintains department equipment and inventory to ensure proper
supplies are available.
7. Works well without direct supervision.
8. Participates in:
Patient and Family-Center Care Culture
Q.I./process improvements, data collection, QC documentation,
and/or CAP surveys as applicable to the assigned department.
Staff activities of a High Reliability Organization (HRO)
Friend-at-Work program and assists in training new hires as
applicable/assigned
Staff meetings and committee meetings as assigned
9. Cost effectiveness: Efficient use of time in completing tasks
accurately and timely. Mindful of appropriate use of laboratory
funds through purchase requests and the observance of wasteful use
of supplies
10. Performs other miscellaneous duties as assigned.
This document represents the major duties, responsibilities, and
authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list
of all tasks and functions. It should be understood, therefore,
that incumbents may be asked to perform job-related duties beyond
those explicitly described.
STANDARD QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to
perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed
below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability
required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable
individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.
A. Education / Training:
High school diploma or equivalent required: Medical Assistant or
Phlebotomy Course and phlebotomy externship preferred.
Completion of a phlebotomy training program required. The
achievement of 50 draws within previous roles will be considered in
lieu of a completed training program.
B. Work Experience:
6 months experience preferred, dependent on assignment
C. Certification, Licensure, Registration:
Phlebotomy or Medical Assistant Certification preferred
D. Other Qualifications:
Positions supporting Patient Service Centers and client practices
require reliable transportation, a valid Michigan Driver's License
and good driving record in accordance with Corporate Policy.
Employees are required to immediately notify manager of any traffic
violations incurred.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
A. Physical Effort:
Strength: Position requires incumbent to occasionally perform
physical activities requiring ability to push/pull objects of up to
40 pounds, constantly lift objects up 10 pounds; occasionally lift
objects up to 30 pounds.
Manual Dexterity: Positions require incumbent to constantly perform
simple motor skills such as walking, standing, constantly perform
difficult manipulative skills such as repetitive arm use, and
constantly perform difficult manipulative skills such as
preparation of specimens for analysis and operation of laboratory
equipment.
Coordination: Position requires incumbent to constantly perform
gross body coordination such as walking and standing. Constantly
performing tasks, which require eye-hand coordination such as
analysis of specimens, and constantly performing tasks, which
require arm-hand steadiness such as cleaning, calibration &
operation of instrumentation and equipment.
Mobility: Position requires incumbent to constantly perform
mobility skills such as walking and standing, sitting or standing
for prolonged periods; and remain in uncomfortable positions for
prolonged periods. Frequently perform stooping along with
performing manual dexterity and coordination functions.
Visual Discrimination: Position requires incumbent to constantly
see objects far away as in locating exits, see objects closely as
in reading thermometers, product labels and instrument
readouts.
Hearing: Position requires incumbent to constantly hear normal
sounds such as equipment operating and being able to hear pages,
telephone conversations, etc. Distinguish sound as in responding to
timers and/or audible alarms.
Concentration: Position requires incumbent to constantly be able to
concentrate on fine details with constant amount of
interruptions.
Attention Span: Position requires incumbent to attend to
task/functions constantly for periods up to 60 minutes in length
and to frequently attend to task/functions for periods exceeding 60
minutes in length.
Conceptualization: Position requires incumbent to constantly be
able to understand and relate to specific ideas, concepts, and
theories.
Memory: Position requires incumbent to constantly remember tasks
and/or assignment given to self and others over both short- and
long-term periods of time such as schedule of work, job
assignments, etc.
B. Work Environment:
Employee may be exposed to:
o Blood, body fluids, body tissues or other biohazards
constantly.
o Hazardous materials other than those above frequently.
o High, low or sudden fluctuations in temperatures
occasionally.
o Toxins, cytotoxins, poisonous substances or other chemically
hazardous materials frequently.
o Dust occasionally.
o Bodily injuries occasionally.
o Loud or unpleasant noises occasionally.
o High or low humidity frequently.
o Electrical hazards frequently.
o Electromagnetic radiation constantly and ionizing radiation
occasionally.
o Stored energy in the form of chemical, electrical or kinetic
sources frequently.
o Sharp objects frequently.
o Potentially stressful situations, such as STAT testing on
patient(s) in critical condition constantly.
o Potential risk of an exposure to hazardous medications or waste
materials of hazardous medications.
Beaumont offers a comprehensive benefits package to meet your
financial, health and life-work balance goals.
This is where extraordinary begins. Find out where it can take you
and your career. Apply Now!
Beaumont Health grants equal employment opportunity to all
qualified persons without regard to race, color, national origin,
sex, disability, age, religion, genetic information, marital
status, height, weight, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation,
gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other legally
protected category.
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