Job Title: Phlebotomist

Position Type: Per Diem

Shift: Varies

Weekends Required: Yes, as needed

Job Summary

Obtains blood specimens from variety of patient types either inpatient, outpatient, homebound or nursing home patients using either micro or venipuncture techniques. Instructs patients to collect urine as ordered. Has total understanding of patient safety and laboratory techniques necessary to guarantee complete patient safety and anonymity.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Obtains blood specimens from variety of patient types either inpatient, outpatient homebound, physician office or nursing home patients using either micro or venipuncture techniques. Identifies patient correctly using latest procedures/policies. Patient's full name and date of birth. Ability to register and order test when needed.
• Reviews requisition and decides which tubes to draw to obtain appropriate specimens to complete physician's order. Reviews requisition and generated labels for accuracy and initial all tubes. Accounts for tourniquet at completion of venipuncture procedure.
• Assesses patient to determine method or procedure to maximize integrity of specimen, using a discard tube when needed and racking all serum tubes.
• Provides instruction to patients when setting up tolerance testing or collecting appropriate urine specimens.
• Instructs/trains students or UR/PCTs from the ED in order that phlebotomy in the ED be completed by ED staff.
• Files reference lab reports and helps in dispatch as time and training allow.

Qualifications

Education

• Graduation and certification from an approved phlebotomy program or recognized certifying agency preferred.

Experience

• Minimum of one year phlebotomy experience preferred.
• Five years of experience in a hospital lab preferred.
• Valid Connecticut Driver's License and proof of current insurance coverage.

Day Kimball Healthcare is a non-profit, integrated medical services provider comprised of Day Kimball Hospital, healthcare centers in Danielson, Dayville, Plainfield, Putnam and Thompson, Day Kimball HomeCare, Hospice & Palliative Care of Northeastern CT, Day Kimball HomeMakers and Day Kimball Physician Practices. Its service area includes Northeast Connecticut as well as nearby Massachusetts and Rhode Island communities. Day Kimball Healthcare's comprehensive network offers more than 1,200 employees including nearly 300 highly-skilled physicians, surgeons and specialists. Its website is daykimball.org.

Day Kimball Healthcare is an Affirmative Action / equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal opportunity to all applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other status protected under local, state or federal laws.