Job Description

Job Details

Job Location
Main Hospital Campus Headquarters - Madison, WV

Position Type
Full Time

Description

Summary

The Phlebotomist is responsible for sustaining an effective support structure for the laboratory functions in a clinical setting of Boone Memorial Hospital, Inc. (BMH), by providing optimal, safe, and effective care to patients utilizing the hospital policies and procedures. The Phlebotomist will obtain and prepare specimens for analysis and perform various screening tests as well as assist with other related activities involved in providing patient care in compliance with hospital standards, as well as federal, state, and local government regulations

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

The Phlebotomist is expected to perform the following essential functions:

• Collection of routine, timed and STAT specimens.
• Proper identification of patient(s) prior to collection.
• Provide age-appropriate care for neonates, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients.
• Transport specimens to laboratory in accordance with current infection control and prevention policies.
• Collect chain-of-custody specimens, when required.
• Responsible for answering the phone, assessing the need and responding accordingly.

Qualifications

Required Skills, Qualifications, and Competencies

• Proficient in competencies as outlined in the phlebotomy competency assessment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• None

Physical demands

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds at times.

Travel required

• None expected.

Required education and experience

• Certification from an accredited Phlebotomy or Medical Assistant program is preferred.

Preferred education and experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time. BOONE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL INC

Job Tags

Full time, Local area,

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