Jobs for People with MS: National MS Society

Employment Type:

Part time

Shift:

Evening Shift

Description:

Responsible for the collection of blood samples from inpatients and the timely delivery of those specimens to the appropriate technical areas for analysis. Position requires an experienced, highly-skilled, pleasant technician who can work with a minimum of supervision.

Schedule: Per Diem/Pool. Weekend hours 3p-11:30p and evenings to cover shift vacancies as needed to avoid OT.

• Properly identifies patients by verbal confirmation and positive identification system.

• Properly identifies the inpatients using the hospital identification wristband and scanner

• Properly identifies and labels patient's specimens for Blood Bank testing using the positive patient identification system.

• Properly identifies patients and adequately performs venipunctures and/or skin punctures.

• Uses appropriate aseptic technique to draw blood cultures

• Clearly and accurately labels all specimens immediately after venipuncture and completes necessary documentation

• Evaluates specimen adequacyReceives specimens in the computer and delivers them to the appropriate department

• Monitors inventory levels and follows appropriate protocol for re-ordering supplies

• Deletes or cancels orders as necessary with full documentation of reason and colleague they spoke with.

• Collates requests, answers the telephone, delivers specimens to appropriate department and operates the pneumatic tubeAlways demonstrates proper telephone etiquette

• Consistently assumes responsibility for calls, correctly answers questions, directs inquiries and takes messages

• Adapts work schedule to meet emergency staffing needsIs responsive, courteous, respectful and cooperative in completing tasks

• Collects TIMED and STAT tests within designated time period

• Maintains supplies, carts, workstations in a neat, clean and orderly manner

• Performs other related duties as required

Qualifications :

High School Diploma/Equivalent required

Phlebotomy Certification preferred

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