About this role
To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values - integrity, patient-centered, respect, accountability, and compassion - must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day.
Draws Venous Blood Either By Syringe Or Vacutainer And Capillary Specimens On Patient Of All Ages. Enters Information Into The Computer And Obtains Labels. Makes House Calls, Visits To Dmr's Or Group Homes And Skilled Nursing Facilities, When Necessary.
EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran
Responsibilities
- 1. Collects A High Volume Of Blood Specimens (Skin Puncture And Venipuncture), Nasal And Throat Swabs Using Appropriate Technique While Maintaining The Integrity Of The Specimen In Relation To The Test To Be Performed.
- 2. Utilizes Systems For Identification, Collection, Transport And Disposal Of Specimens, Adhering To Internal And External Policies And Regulations.
- 3. Organizes And Prioritizes Work To Provide Optimal Patient Care While Adhering To Established Guidelines For Specimen Procurement, Safety And Correct Identification.
- 4. Recognizes And Evaluates The Presence Of Complications In Collecting Blood And Selects Appropriate Solutions For Them (I.E. Patients On Anticoagulants, Radical Mastectomy, Syncope, Difficult Veins, Iv?S).
- 5. Performs All Duties Precisely And Efficiently Under Continually Changing Conditions.
- 6. Instructs Patients Who Require Special Testing And Instructs Outpatients In Proper Collection Of Specimens For Testing.
- 7. Responsible For Proper Care And Use Of Hospital Equipment; Vocera, Hand-Held Collection Devices, Printers, Lab Vehicles, Carts And Poct Instrumentation.
- 8. Collects Specimens And Performs Select Point Of Care Testing On Inpatients And Emergency Department Patients.
- 9. Drives Hospital Vehicle Or Own Vehicle To Homes, Dmr?S Or Group Homes And Skilled Nursing Facilities To Service Patients Requiring Blood Work, When Necessary. Collects Blood And Transports Blood And All Specimen Types To Laboratory.
- 10. Adheres To All Safety Procedures In The Handling Of Hazardous Materials And Blood Borne Pathogens.
- 11. Follows All Procedures On Safe Patient Interactions And Body Mechanics.
- 12. Maintains Clean, Well-Stocked Working Areas In Main Lab, Outpatient Lab And Emergency Department
- 13. Meets Performance Expectations For Customer Service, Teamwork, Resource Utilization, And Staff And Self Development As Outlined In Performance Review.
- 14. Performs Other Duties As Assigned Or Directed To Ensure Smooth Operation Of The Department/Unit.
Qualifications
EDUCATION
High School Diploma. Formal Education And/Or Clinical Training From An Approved Phlebotomy Program Preferred.
EXPERIENCE
Previous Phlebotomy Experience And/Or Phlebotomy Certification Required.
LICENSURE
Must have a current driver's license and an acceptable driving record.
SPECIAL SKILLS
Not Necessary, But Ascp Certification Preferred.
YNHHS Requisition ID
169552
Other facts
About Yale New Haven Health
Yale New Haven Health is making it easier for people to access the latest medical treatments, advanced research and innovations through our five outstanding hospitals – Yale New Haven, Bridgeport, Greenwich, Lawrence + Memorial and Westerly – and our affiliation with the prestigious Yale University and its highly-ranked Yale School of Medicine.
Plus, our patients benefit from access to hundreds of dedicated primary care physicians and specialists in Northeast Medical Group and Yale Medicine. We also have advanced clinical relationships with multiple hospitals and numerous outpatient locations throughout the state so you can get the care you need, when you need it.
As one organization, we’re working together to make health care more patient-focused, more accessible and more cost-effective. Some call it personalized medicine. We call it good care.
For more information, check out the YNHHS Web site: www.ynhhs.org
What you'll do
- The primary duties involve collecting high volumes of blood specimens via venipuncture and skin puncture, as well as nasal and throat swabs, while adhering to strict policies for specimen integrity, identification, and disposal. Responsibilities also include performing select point-of-care testing and making necessary visits to patient homes or facilities.
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