Phlebotomist – Cheyenne Regional Medical Center – Cheyenne, WY

ROLE SUMMARY

Performs phlebotomy, specimen collection and urine drug screen collections for hospital and non-hospital patients of all ages. Communicates with physicians, nursing, staff, managers and co-workers, as appropriate about patients, specimen collection, computer issues and other laboratory issues. This position responds quickly and accurately to changes in patient condition or response to phlebotomy/specimen collection. Additionally, the position performs general laboratory duties in all laboratory departments with adequate supervision.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs phlebotomy (venipuncture, capillary and heelsticks) on all patients. This includes: pediatric, geriatric and the general patient population. Performs specimen collection according to established laboratory procedures.
• Labels all specimens per established laboratory procedures. Properly identifies all patients per laboratory/hospital policy which conform to the National Patient Safety Guidelines.
• Completes blood bank bands accurately and completely according to blood bank procedures to ensure proper patient identification and safe blood transfusions.
• Communicates with patients and family members in a way that is clearly understood. Obtains feedback regarding specimen collection instructions and post-phlebotomy instructions as necessary.
• Performs error free urine drug screen collection with all paperwork complete. Maintains certification for urine drug screen collections on an on-going basis.
• Able to grasp a firm understanding of the importance of the hospital and laboratory compliance program as outlined during new hire orientation and annual training.
• Completes a minimum of three continuing education contact hours per year.
• I understand that it is not within my scope of practice to handle any medications that I might inadvertently come in contact with, including medications delivered in the pneumatic tube system. If I do come in contact with medications I know to alert a licensed employee for them to handle.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified and employees may be required to perform other duties as assigned.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES

• Demonstrates ability to positively interact with persons of different ethnic, spiritual, moral and cultural beliefs
• Exhibits effective decision-making skills