MH Phlebotomist Lead

Summary:

Performs under minimal supervision routine and specialized testing on patient specimens to obtain information used in the diagnosis treatment and prevention of disease.

Fills out the daily shift assignments including breaks for all Phlebotomists.

Co-ordinates peer training for new employees. Makes recommendations on skill assessments.

Responsibilities:

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Fills out the daily shift assignments including breaks for all Phlebotomists
• Co-ordinates peer training for new employees
• Obtains and processes specimens for laboratory testing according to department/section policy and procedures collection of nasal swabs. Verifies accuracy of test specimen before testing
• Applies the principles of basic and special procedures in regard to anatomy and physiology specimen collection and specimen processing and handling. Uses this ability with regard to assisting in all types of specimen collection (i.e. bone marrow biopsies)
• Has knowledge of fundamental biological characteristics medical terminology safety measures and infection control
• Selects equipment methods appropriate Quality Control and site for blood collection according to established procedures
• Prepares equipment and patient according to established procedures
• Evaluates patient situation and specimen appropriateness to check for possible source error inconsistencies and to take corrective action according to predetermined criteria
• Consistently practices universal precautions.
• Successful in 95% of the venipunctures
• Responsible for preparing all phlebotomy schedules for final approval by Laboratory Management
• Responsible for determining the immediate needs of the department due to call-outs (i.e. sick calls) and to fill the vacancy by contacting OWF staff if needed
• Responsible for assisting the Business Office with billing reconciliation
• Responds appropriately to calls. Arrives at the area requesting blood work within 10 minutes
• Other duties as assigned

Other information:

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Is responsible for ongoing development of his/her work skills through the use of available resources (i.e.: in-services formal educational programs other work groups and on-the-job training).
• Attends and participates in staff meetings and in-services and/or reviews documentation as required.
• Assists in the orientation of others and actively participates in mentoring.
• Performs analytical and decision-making functions with minimal supervision.
• Recognizes and seeks assistance/consultation when appropriate.
• Demonstrates an understanding of relative Hospital and all-departmental policies and procedures including safety issues.
• Possesses awareness of programs/services provided by Hospital and where they are located.

• Is part of a team effort to ensure quality services.
• Offers creative solutions or alternatives to issues or concerns.
• Produces quality results.
• Continually strives to improve the quality of work.
• Accepts responsibility for all work performed and takes appropriate corrective action as needed.

EDUCATION:

• National Certification (or equivalent) with a minimum of 5 years' experience in a leadership role. (i.e. lead phlebotomist or equivalent)

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the main duties and responsibilities of this job.

The employee may perform or have exposure to the following 75% or more:

• Use hands to finger feel reach with hands climb or balance
• Talk or hear
• Exposure to blood-borne pathogens
• Infections From Disease Bearing Specimens
• Infectious/Contagious Diseases

The employee may perform or have exposure to the following 50 - 75%:

• Stand / walk

The employee may perform or have exposure to the following 25 - 50%:

• Stoop kneel crouch or crawl
• Lift up to 10 lbs.
• Work in High Precarious Place
• Risk of Electrical Shock
• Risk of Radiation
• Dust or Other Irritants
• Cleaning Agents/Chemicals
• Hot or Noisy Equipment

Vision Requirements:

• Close vision
• Distance vision
• Color vision
• Peripheral vision
• Depth perception
• Ability to adjust focus

Safety equipment used while performing this job:

• Safety eye glasses
• Face shields
• N95 mask
• Gowns
• Boots
• Gloves

Brown University Health is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin age ethnicity sexual orientation ancestry genetics gender identity or expression disability protected veteran or marital status. Brown University Health is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

Location: Morton Hospital USA:MA:Taunton

Work Type: Full Time

Shift: Shift 1

Union: SEIUM

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