Facility: Spalding Medical Center

Wellstar Spalding is seeking a part-time Phlebotomist. Will primarily work day shift. Weekend commitment on a rotating basis.

Job Summary:

Under the supervision of the Laboratory Manager, Assistant Manager or Supervisor, performs technical and non-technical duties within the Laboratory service areas on the hospital campus. The LSSS II is fully proficient in their area of expertise and will serve as an expert / lead in their assigned area. Performs all functions that relate to obtaining or processing patient specimens while maintaining customer confidence and satisfaction.
Accuracy: Maintains acceptable accuracy in-patient, quality assurance, proficiency and competency testing.
Critical Thinking: Uses knowledge and experience to evaluate and investigate specimen problems that arise.
Job Knowledge: Maintains current personal training, education and practice of policies and procedures.
Productivity: Practices organizational skills for efficiency of time, materials, cost and availability of lab data
Communication: Practices information monitoring, investigation, resolution and hand-off to team members.
Performs other duties as assigned:

Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions:

Performs responsibilities of a Lab Support Services Specialist (May or may not include Phlebotomy):
Will take on lead duties in the absence of the supervisor or manager. Technical / HIS / LIS-Ability to operate in multiple computer systems simultaneously while maintaining accuracy and quality. Customer Service Support-Communicates effectively and courteously with all customers while maintaining privacy and confidentiality at all times. • Specimen receipt and processing-Handle all patient specimens appropriately for tests indicated. • Phlebotomy- Maintain Phlebotomy competency if appropriate for the department working in. • Education and training for new employees-Responsible for assisting in orientation and training of new staff for the department. 50% Modular Pre-Analytics System and Storage Unit (if Required)
• Key Operator for the Pre-Analytics and Storage Unit • Monitors and identifies system monitor functions • Thorough knowledge of Pre-Analytics computer functions and specimen location • Thorough knowledge of each Pre-Analytics module and their function • Responsible for performing daily maintenance for Pre-Analytics module and all components • Complete understanding of processes for the Pre-Analytics module • Possess the ability to trouble shoot errors or problems for the Pre-Analytics and storage unit. • Follows up with contacting service for further instructions. • Thorough knowledge of loading and off-loading samples for the Pre-Analytics and storage unit.
Outpatient Registration (if Required) • Check all lab orders (electronic or manual) for accuracy and completion of diagnosis code and print ABN if required. Follows all Medicare regulations for testing eligibility. • Ensures accurate information is captured in multiple registration systems (Wellstar HIS) • Order test(s) in computer system and follows special procedures for test reporting requirements. Collaborates with physician and office staff to ensure accuracy. • Ensures activity is recorded • Ensures all stats are sent to the laboratory within time guidelines. Microbiology Processing (if Required) • Performs all aspects of specimen processing including reporting and resolving specimen problems • Prepares media and supplies for transfer to sister hospitals as needed. • Serves as expert for ordering and processing Microbiology specimens. Follows up with and is the contact for processors at sister hospitals • Maintains and sets up organisms for media QC • Key Operator for the appropriate instrumentation • Weekly and monthly maintenance of processing equipment (centrifuges, stainer, cytofuge) • Trains new employees on processing duties • Sets up all proficiency specimens Blood Bank Component Processing (if Required) • Works independently preparing products for transfusion medicine, maintaining blood bank equipment, answering calls related to patient care. Prepares all products using good lab technique and adheres to established procedures. • Performs all routine preparation and issuing of products per protocol. • Performs all lab supplementary tasks for maintenance, safety, logs all required activities to track workload, work in progress, pending logs and amended information. • Effectively communicates all information to appropriate personnel as required by policy and procedure. Participates in shift to shift hand-off communication. • Uses LIS and HIS when needed to perform job duties, as resources, and to assist in moving specimens within blood bank. • Perform STAT duties as needed. Handle emergency products efficiently and appropriately 50%

Required Minimum Education:

High School Diploma or GED

Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s):
All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated.

Basic Life Support 

Required Minimum Experience:

experience in specimen processing in an outpatient or hospital laboratory environment

Required Minimum Skills:

Strong written and verbal communication, customer service, multi-tasking and organizational skills, professionalism, detail and team-oriented, data entry and computer proficiency.
Demonstrates leadership in area of expertise.