LEAD VENIPUNCTURE TECH - AOH L

Aultman Health Foundation • ORRVILLE, Ohio, United States • 1d ago

LEAD VENIPUNCTURE TECH - AOH L

DEPARTMENT SUMMARY

Uses technical expertise and training to maintain the overall quality and timeliness of the services rendered. Assists in directing personnel and resources in the most efficient manner. Collaborates with the Laboratory Coordinator & Technical Specialist in all clinical testing areas to ensure the most current specimen collection information is available to the phlebotomy team. Exercises professional judgment to recognize, prioritize, and facilitate workload in an efficient manner. The Lead Venipuncture Technician assumes responsibility and accountability for the staff performing the collection of blood specimens in the outpatient lab and the outlying draw stations.

RESPONSIBILITIES & EXPECTATIONS

Specimen Collection

Verifies that procedures are current and contain the necessary information for collection of blood specimens by the Venipuncture team members.
Able to perform all functions/responsibilities of a Venipuncture team member including venipuncture, EKGs, Holter monitors, and nasopharyngeal collections
Instructs patients in the proper collection procedure for self-collections of certain samples for culturing

Department Operations

Provides technical information to laboratory “customers” as well as staff and appropriately directs questions to the Assistant Laboratory Manager as indicated
Communicates technical changes and updates to staff in a timely fashion as indicated
Travels to off-site draw stations as assigned
Conducts training, coordinates delegated training, and assists the Assistant Laboratory Manager in on-going training efforts with new and existing personnel
Recognizes deviations from expected results and completes investigation and follow-up
Follows the lab and departmental policies and procedures
Organizes work during heavy workload period and directs staff to areas needing assistance
Performs competency assessments of venipuncture team
Coordinates courier schedules and routes in collaboration with the Assistant Laboratory Manager
Prepares and logs specimens being transported to reference labs
Processes specimen to ensure the integrity of the sample prior to testing
Distributes specimens to the appropriate testing area
Sends Holter Monitor reports to CVC to be read
Processes billing for Holter Monitors, EKGs, and Miscellaneous tests
Processes credit requests
Request new CDMs
Checks EKG logs and sends to CVC to be read
EKG matching if order is not in the system
Troubleshooting EKG issues with other departments
EKG training and competency for all departments
Point of contact for DNA collections and processes billing
Reference Laboratory contact for errors, issues, and credits for send out tests
Checks pending logs for outdated or duplicate orders
Assists with validation testing for new tests/changes in the LIS
Other duties as assigned by the Assistant Laboratory Manager

Quality Assurance

Investigates Variance Reports (internal, external, Midas) routes in collaboration with the Assistant Laboratory Manager
Reviews Corrective Action logs and follows-up with staff and/or Laboratory Director as needed
Participates in process improvement projects

Continuing Education

Refers to the procedure manual for technical information to aid in decision making
Reviews procedures annually relative to the scope of practice
Participates in continuing education

Supplies

Places lab supply orders to storeroom to maintain adequate level of stock for optimal performance of the venipuncture team
Communicates supply issues to Laboratory Coordinator

Safety

Follows Standard Precautions at all times
Reads and follows Hospital safety and infection control guidelines
Reads and follows Laboratory safety and infection control guidelines
Participates in all safety drills as required
Completes any Laboratory safety education as assigned
Uses the Tools & Tones for High Reliability in order to promote a culture of safety

Professionalism and Communication

Accepts responsibilities and maintains an attitude conducive to a cooperative and productive work environment
Adheres to all organizational policies, procedures, and code of conduct
Communicates with all persons in a polite and professional manner
Adheres to the hospital dress code and maintains a professional appearance
Manages time wisely and seeks assignments when duties are completed
Seeks opportunities for involvement and participates in hospital-based committees

Personnel

Follows-up on phlebotomy related errors with the techs involved, forwarding information to the Assistant Laboratory Manager for additional follow-up as indicated
Ensures that staff follow the hospital/department safety and infection control procedures
Schedules personnel for daily assignments and makes changes as needed to cover vacations, call-offs and other issues that arise
Upholds and practices the highest level of professional integrity in all daily work functions, including confidentiality of patient records

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Must be a high school graduate or have a GED certificate
Must have a current Certified Phlebotomy technician certificate (CPT)
BALS CPR Certification
Must be able to multi-task
Must be able to communicate effectively with peers, management, and other healthcare personnel
Prior experience required
Subject to background check and fingerprinting

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Eight to twelve hour shifts; weekends; and off-shifts; or hours as required by the job
Subject to frequent interruptions and changes in priority of duties throughout the day
Sitting/standing/moving about during working hours

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS ADDENDUM

PURPOSE: To identify specific functions job requirements and work environment factors that could affect job performance.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
	Never	Occasional 10-33%	Frequent 34-65%	Continuous 66% of the day	Remarks
Lifting		x
0-10 lbs		x
10-20 lbs		x
20-35 lbs		x
35-50 lbs	x
50-75 lbs	x
75-100 lbs	x
over 100 lbs	x
Forward Reaching		x
Overhead Reaching		x
Standing		x
Walking	x
Sitting			x
Climbing	x
Stairs/Ladder		x
Bending Stooping	x
Pushing Pulling		x
0-10 lbs		x
10-20 lbs		x
20-35 lbs	x
35-50 lbs	x
50-100 lbs	x
over 100 lbs	x
Grasping/repetitive sustained		x
Fine motor coordination	x
Vision: Near/Far				x
Hearing: ordinary conversation/other				x