Position Summary:
The Phlebotomist Outpatient obtains and prepares specimens for analysis and performs various screening tests in an ambulatory setting.
Minimum Qualifications:
Required
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High School Diploma or GED
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American Heart Association BLS required within six (6) months of hire
Preferred
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ASCP or equivalent Phlebotomy Certification
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Associate Degree in Science Related Field
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Previous healthcare experience as a Phlebotomist, Medical Assistant, Patient Care Tech, EMT
Essential Job Functions:
In addition to the essential functions of the job listed below, employees must have on-time completion of all required education as assigned per DNV requirements, Bozeman Health policy, and other registry requirements.
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Verifies test requisitions / orders; follows up with ordering provider if there are discrepancies.
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Verifies patient by reading patient identification. Follows proper specimen labeling techniques.
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Obtains blood specimens by performing venipunctures, heel sticks, and other collection techniques.
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Maintains specimen integrity by using aseptic technique, following department procedures; observing isolation procedures.
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Performs EKGs and transmits results.
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Maintains safe, secure, and healthy work environment by following standards and procedures; complying with legal regulations.
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Resolves unusual test orders by contacting the physician, pathologist, nursing station, or reference laboratory; referring unresolved orders back to the originator for further clarification; notifying supervisor of unresolved orders.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
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Demonstrates sound judgment, patience, and maintains a professional demeanor at all times
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Exercises tact, discretion, sensitivity, and maintains confidentiality
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Performs essential job functions successfully in a busy and stressful environment
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Learns current and new computer applications and office equipment utilized at Bozeman Health
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Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
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Analyzes, organizes, and prioritizes work while meeting multiple deadlines
Schedule Requirements
- This role requires regular and sustained attendance.
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The position may necessitate working beyond a standard 40-hour workweek, including weekends and after-hours shifts.
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On-call work may be required to respond promptly to organizational, patient, or employee needs.
Physical Requirements
- Frequency Key: Continuously (100% - 67% of the time), Repeatedly (66% - 33% of the time), Occasionally (32% - 4% of the time), Rarely (3% - 1% of the time), Never (0%).
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to the job classification. They are not to be construed as a contract of any type nor an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by individuals so classified.
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