Phlebotomist (Float)

Description

At Signature Health, our purpose is to provide integrated healthcare for our community specializing in patients with mental illness and/or addiction because we want people to realize their highest potential.

If you align with our core values, putting people first, striving for excellence in the work you do each day and have a can do mindset, then Signature Health is the best place for the next step in your rewarding career.

As a full-time employee, you will have access to the following employer/employee paid benefits:


* Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k match, HealthJoy - a no cost medical and mental health online resource available Day 1, and much more


* Robust earned paid time off program (PTO)


* Federal Loan Forgiveness Program (available on eligible roles)


* Tuition & Professional Development Assistance

SCOPE OF ROLE

Reporting to the Supervisor, Phlebotomy Services, the Phlebotomist will be successful by using outstanding medical and administrative skills to provide support to patients and staff with lab related needs.

The Phlebotomist will be relied on to collect blood, tissue, urine or other laboratory specimens, log the specimens, and prepare them for testing while providing excellent patient service.

HOW YOU'LL SUCCEED


* Collect blood, tissue or other laboratory specimens, log the specimens, and prepare them for testing.


* Explain treatment procedures, medications, diets and physician's instructions to patients, as it relates to the lab.


* Maintain all logs and required checks (i.e.

refrigerator temperatures and expired reagents/supplies, etc.).


* Maintain secure patient information and maintain patient confidence by completing and safeguarding medical records; complete diagnostic coding and procedure coding; keeping patient information confidential.


* Maintain safe, secure, and healthy work environment by establishing and following company standards and procedures while complying with legal regulations.


* Responsible for responding to patient telephone messages.


* Ensure patient paperwork is filled out correctly, and necessary information is captured at time of order.


* Keep medical supplies available by inventorying stock, placing orders, monitoring equipment performance, and verifying receipt.


* Maintain client charting in accordance with CARF, OHMAS, Medicaid and Medicare professional standards.


* Maintain clear communication with co-workers, referents or designated liaison person.


* Securely and safely package specimens for pick up by lab courier, FedEx, or external vendor pickup as necessary


* Verify patient information at each collection to ensure accuracy.


* Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE


* High School Diploma or equivalent required.


* National Certification in Phlebotomy required (ASCP preferred).


* American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
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