Phlebotomist - PM - Weekend Only

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Obtains specimens from inpatients and outpatients following proper identification protocols and appropriate techniques to maintain the integrity of the specimens.

• Prioritizes collections and transports specimens to meet established turnaround times.

• Adheres to OSHA and ThedaCare/department policies for specimen collection and handling to ensure a safe work environment.

• Provides training for new lab and non-lab team members in phlebotomy to retain top talent.

• Performs specimen-related computer functions with accuracy and speed including entering physician’s orders, processing cancelations, and entering add-on tests to ensure regulatory compliance.

• Enters, activates, and/or reviews physician’s order in the system with accuracy for patient safety and quality.

• Maintains supplies and assists with inventory and ordering to ensure the availability of supplies to perform patient care responsibilities.

• Performs special specimen collections (i.e., legal specimen collections) to support patient testing and follow up as required by law.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School diploma or GED preferred

• Must be 18 years of age

• Completion of BLS Certification will be required for candidates working at ThedaCare Medical Center – Wild Rose

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Ability to move freely (standing, stooping, walking, bending, pushing, and pulling) and lift up to a maximum of twenty-five (25) pounds without assistance

• Job classification is exposed to blood borne pathogens (blood or bodily fluids) while performing job duties

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Works in a medical setting with high risk of exposure to blood and body fluids, chemicals, and biohazardous materials

• Frequent exposure to sharp objects and instruments

• Occasional exposure to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and risk of electrical shock

• Occasional contact with aggressive and or combative patients

• Use of computers throughout the work day

• Frequent use of keyboard with repetitive motion of hands, wrists, and fingers

Position requires compliance with department specific competencies.