Phlebotomist (36 hours per week) #3233

Position Summary:

The Medical Assistant/Phlebotomist initiates specimen collection for the acquisition of blood or body fluids to perform necessary laboratory testing. He/she processes and distributes these specimens to other personnel for the testing process and performs uncomplicated testing procedures, as directed by position description.
Education and Training Required:

• Completion of a Medical Assistant program at an accredited school or documentation of equivalent college courses, Completion of accredited six (6) week phlebotomy program, "or"
• A high school diploma with emphasis on science and a willingness to learn the necessary skills during a minimum 6 week period under direct Medical Technologist supervision.
• BLS certified.

Experience:

• Previous experience preferred, experience working with the public.

Physical Requirements:

• Physical Demands:
• Frequently stand and walk.
• Frequently lift/carry up to 25 pounds, while carrying a drawing tray or handling lab supplies.
• Occasionally push and pull with up to 25 pounds of force for transporting patients in wheelchairs and moving equipment.
• Occasionally bends to knees to draw patients.
• Frequently uses sense of touch to determine adequacy of site for venipuncture.
• Continuously involved in the use of levers, knobs, switches and other manipulations.

Sight:

• Frequent use of near and farsighted visual acuity for reading orders, computer screens, thermometers and for observing patient activity
• Cannot be colorblind.
• Cognition/Communication: Frequently and effectively communicate with physicians, patients, family members and other staff members using hearing skills, comprehensive speech, and simple reading, writing and math skills.
• Frequent clear speech and hearing skills to communicate with patients and coworkers, either directly or via the telephone.

Environmental Conditions:

• Constant indoor, patient environment with occasional presence of fumes or unpleasant odors.

Potential Hazards:

• OSHA Blood Borne/TB Classification Class I - Occupational exposure to blood and Other Potentially Infectious Material (OPIMs) is reasonably expected to occur in routine performance duties.
• Continual exposure to blood/body fluids and needles/syringes/sharps during specimen collection.
• Occasional exposure to chemical compounds utilized in specimen preservation.
• Occasional exposure to moving instrumentation parts.
• Occasional exposure to potential dangerous patient situations.

Psychological, Situational, Functional Factors:

• Occasional problem solving, analyzing, and use of judgment in interpreting physician orders, and resolving discrepancies.
• Occasional management of conflict and difficult situation resolution.
• Continuously fast, accurate, and reliable work performed with a high attention to detail.
• Frequent flexibility as it relates to duties and personalities.
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Benefits:

RAMC offers an extensive benefits package to meet the needs of our employees and families.

We are committed to fostering a supportive and balanced work environment that encourages professional growth and person well-being. Our focus on employee health and satisfaction is a cornerstone of our success.