Phlebotomist

IMPC

Division/Department: Clinical Staff
Location: IMPC, New Albany, MS
Job Title: Phlebotomist
Reports to: Keshia Carlisle, Clinical Nurse Manager
Type: Full-time
Hours 40/week

General Description

• General Summary:   Under supervision of a physician, follows established procedures and protocols, Obtains specimens for routine lab testing, and records results within our EHR. May be required to retrieve patient vital signs, past medical history, current medication list, and reason for visit.  This information must, proficiently, be documented within the EHR.  Performs routine venipuncture, finger sticks, urine tests, nasal and throat swabs.   Operates in house lab equipment for patient testing.  Sends appropriate labs to outside laboratory.  Provides compassionate care to patients.  
• Duties: Responsible for assuring patient charts are up to date before and after each visit.  Documents accurate and current information in patient chart, along with, updating past medical history.  Obtains vital signs, height, weight, and head circumference.  Documents these findings in EHR, and recognizes inconsistent or abnormal measurements, reports these findings to provider. Clean and sterilize instruments after procedures.  Perform venipunctures, finger sticks, nasal and throat swabs, and obtain urine specimens for in-house and outside lab testing.  Open and close down the lab each day.  Assist in maintaining CLIA compliance.  Multi-tasker in a fast pace environment.  Assures exam rooms are appropriately stocked, and clean.  Provides compassionate care to patients.  Perform other duties as the job role requires.  

Work Experience Requirements

• Customer service (required)
• Two or more years experience in medical office setting (preferred, not required)
• Two or more years experience as a phlebotomist (preferred, not required)
• Basic computer skills (required)
• Current CPR certification (required)
• Excellent communication skills (required)

Education Requirements

• High school diploma or GED (required)
• Certified phlebotomist (required)
• Bilingual (preferred, not required)