Venipuncture Technician - Per Diem

Venipuncture Technician

Cent Accessioning- Venipuncture

Per-Diem

• Participates in Strategic Improvement Process activities as appropriate and requested including committee membership.
• Maintains and develops competence through required in-service and continuing educational programs.
• Maintains required files, records and reports on an ongoing basis. Facilitates and participates in the development of test script and all phases of system testing.
• Complies with dress code policy and maintains a professional appearance (with natural fingernails neatly manicured and length of less than 1/4 inch long) as applicable.
• Assists other personnel as required.
• Reports for duty punctually.
• Observes and respects the privacy and confidentiality of information in accordance with hospital policy and HIPAA.
• Maintains Section equipment and supplies. Orders supplies when stock is low or near expiration date - as applicable.
• Adjusts to changing situations and work assignments.
• Maintains required files, records and reports on an ongoing basis. Facilitates and participates in the development of test script and all phases of system testing.
• Consults with medical staff to verify test requests as needed.
• Complies with policies and procedures concerning infection control and safety in order to maintain a safe and comfortable environment for patients, visitors and staff.
• Follows departmental policies and procedures.
• Maintains satisfactory attendance record.
• Promotes a welcoming environment and professional atmosphere through courteous communication, cooperation, and respect for patients, visitors, and members of the health care team.
• Explains procedures to patients/family and answers questions, provides physical/emotional support to patient/family, and seeks guidance when necessary.
• Collaborates with peers, physicians and other members of the health care team as appropriate.
• Ensures patient safety through positive identification of patient (verifies patient name, DOB & MR#).
• Responds to customer concerns as soon as possible with compassion and understanding.
• Displays a high degree of interest in the job and willingness to accept and carry out assignments.
• Participates in department QA/PI program and improves performance based on results obtained from QI activities.
• Reports and escalates concerns to Laboratory Medicine leadership regarding quality assurance issues, safety incidents or other difficulties appropriately and in accordance with departmental policy.
• Maintains test tray and working area in sanitary condition.
• Performs venipuncture and central accession functions, such as specimen collection, flagging and delivery, report printing and distribution, and processing of specimens for dispatch to reference labs.
• Exhibits flexibility with respect to scheduling and work assignments.

• Successful completion of a phlebotomy course, and previous phlebotomy experience.
• High School diploma or equivalent
• Excellent communication skills are essential.
• Phlebotomist certification is required.