Phlebotomist

Company: PruittHealth
Location: Savannah
Posted on: May 28, 2023

Job Description:

DescriptionPruittHealth -is seeking a -Mobile Phlebotomist!Must be willing to travel to the following territory: Savannah, Tifton, and the surrounding areas.Join PruittHealth a family-owned company that's been around for more than 50 years and enjoy excellent benefits - medical insurance, 401K and profit-sharing programs, PTO, Leadership support and guidance, career advancement opportunities, and a safe working environment! -JOB PURPOSE: Under the direction of the manager, performs daily phlebotomy activities accurately, professionally and in a timely manner.KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Handles laboratory data collection systems and equipment to ensure requests for laboratory tests are properly ordered, cancelled and charged.
• Correctly identifies all patients to avoid mistakes that can affect treatment.
• Performs blood collections from patients, mostly older age group
• Performs specimen processing, preparation and distribution of specimens
• Maintains a constant awareness of policies, and procedures. Always ensuring enforcement of infection control processes when working with or around patients. -
• Effectively communicate with patients, reassuring them, making them feel at ease when you are present. - Effectively communicates on the phone and face to face by being courteous, prompt and polite. - Ability to document all information correctly
• Orders and maintains laboratory supplies
• Responsible for keeping all work areas clean and properly stocked.
• Handles information with discretion and always maintains confidentiality. -
• Coordinates and consults with lab manager regarding lab related issues.
• Able to work independently and in a team environment.
• Comply with all OSHA, CLIA, and federal regulations.
• Maintain a professional appearance and attitude.
• Other duties as assigned.ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
• Incorporates the use of technology into day-to-day tasks by using Outlook, LIS, MatrixCare and other electronic systems effectively and accurately.
• Ability to analyze work methods to effectively organize work, make improvements, and correct problems
• Ability to effectively communicate and work efficiently with administration, mangers, supervisors, partners, and co-workers.
• Supportive of the goals and objectives of PruittHealth.
• Represent PruittHealth in a professional manner related to appearance, communication, and the maintenance of patient confidentiality.
• Attendance and punctuality.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES
• Computer- must be proficient with Microsoft office and other software programs
• Participates in center/agency surveys (Licensure/JCAHO) and any subsequently required reports.
• Attends and participates in continuing educational programs to keep abreast of changes in your field as well as to maintain current license/certification, as required.
• Attends and participates in mandatory in-services.
• Honors patients/residents' rights to fair and equitable treatment, self-determination, individuality, privacy, property and civil rights, including the right to wage complaints.
• Complies with corporate compliance program.
• Reports job-related functions/tasks that involve occupational hazards including exposure to blood and body fluids and others as necessary.
• Follows established safety regulations, to include fire protection & prevention, smoking regulations, infection control, etc.
• Follows established safety procedures when performing tasks and/or working with equipmentTo apply please email prema.pervin@pruitthealth.comQualificationsTMINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED:
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Graduate of an accredited program for Medical Assistant program or
• Approved phlebotomy training programMINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
• A minimum of 1 year of phlebotomy experience required with geriatrics.MINIMUM LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION REQUIRED BY LAW: -
• Phlebotomy Certification
• Driver's license and dependable transportation. -ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS: -Ability to pass a standardized color blindness testPhysical Requirements:Requires standing for long periods of time. Working in a skilled nursing facility environment. -Bending and stretching required. Ability to lift five to ten pounds. - Working in a fast-paced environment and use of telephone and computer are required. - Manual dexterity required for use of computer keyboard.Family Makes Us Stronger. -Our family, your family, one family. Committed to loving, giving, and caring. United in making a difference.We are eager to connect with you! -Apply Now -to get started at PruittHealth!As a condition of employment at PruittHealth, all employees are required to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination by date of hire unless a medical or religious exemption is approved.As an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or veteran status.Job: PharmacyPrimary Location: Georgia-SavannahSchedule: Full-timeShift: 1st ShiftJob Posting: May 3, 2023, 3:20:53 PM

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