POSITION SUMMARY Performs routine and special blood specimen collection for all age specific patients.

　　ACCOUNTABILITIES All duties listed below are essential unless noted otherwise 1. Collects products or specimens for basic procedures and may perform point-of-care testing using proper techniques. 2. Follows strict principles of asepsis and antisepsis. Assists in the care of the patient prior to, during and after specimen collection. 3. Determines, from like samples, combinations of tests and the associated acceptable minimum volumes. Knowledgeable of pre-analytic variables, which may affect specimen analysis. Familiar with test synonyms and abbreviations, and cross-referencing tests to specimen types. 4. Utilizes laboratory computer information system to include all work aides and shortcuts within the system. Utilizes quality assurance data to enhance the services rendered by the section. Recommends changes in procedures to address quality issues and provide customer/patient satisfaction. 5. Performs and documents quality control procedures. 6. Acts as a resource and is a liaison between phlebotomy staff and Laboratory /Point of Care Team. 7. Cross trained in defined core job functions and patient care departments. 8. Routinely perform difficult specimen collections, such as re-draws and misses. 9. Assists in the training of new associates or students. 10. As needed, performs all pre-analytic tasks associated with sample preparation including, but not limited to, centrifugation, decanting, and specimen packaging. 11. Maintains established hospital and departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance, safety, environmental and infection control. Complies with requirements of accreditation and regulatory agencies by attending mandatory in-services and continuing laboratory education and participating in continuous quality improvement. Maintains and upgrades personal professional development. 12. Maintains appropriate par levels and organizes supplies and equipment in work areas as assigned. Notifies appropriate associate when re-order levels are reached, and equipment needs to be repaired. 13. Maintains protocols and procedures for excellent patient care and follows guidelines for infection control management. 14. Demonstrates good teamwork. Willingly accepts adjustments to assignments and adapts willingly to changes in workflow and processes. Provides excellent customer service incorporating ProMedica’s core values. 15. Performs other duties as directed or assigned.

　　Outreach Float Phlebotomist Additional Accountabilities: 16. Performs the essential duties of a phlebotomist at the daily assigned location. 17. Communicates with coworkers any information needed to perform their job effectively. 18. Cross-trained in defined core job functions and workstations. 19. Agrees with and follows the Travel and Expense Reimbursement Policy, Corporate Policy

　　Education: High School diploma or Equivalent. License/Certification/Experience: A diploma from an accredited phlebotomy training institute OR 6 months phlebotomy experience. • 6 months' experience in a high-volume phlebotomy environment; or • successful completion of an academic program which included substantial, practical clinical phlebotomy experience (EX: 3+ week clinical student rotation program in a hospital setting or clinical student rotation with 100 successful venipunctures completed)

　　PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Certification: Professional registration preferred [i.e., PBT(ASCP)]

　　WORKING CONDITIONS Personal Protective Equipment: Employee will follow policy and wear all PPE as recommended. Physical Demands: Must be able to continuously move between hospital departments, and floors while maintaining confidentiality on workstations. Must be able to understand directions and be able to communicate and respond to inquiries between all levels of hospital staffing, patient care and requires effective interpersonal skills. Must be able to tolerate exposure to disease bearing specimens, blood, and body fluids, odorous chemicals, carcinogens, mutagens, low level radiation, electrical hazards, and flammable liquids. Must be prepared to wear appropriate PPE and follow PPE guidelines. Must be able to differentiate colors. Must be able to input and retrieve information from computer. Must be able to move, push, lift or carry materials or equipment weighing up to 50 lbs., up to 75% of the time. Must be able to stand for extended periods of time, potentially 100% of shift.

　　ProMedica is a mission-based, not-for-profit integrated healthcare organizational headquartered in Toledo, Ohio. For more information, please visit www.promedica.org/about-promedica

　　Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex/gender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, age, physical or mental disability, military or protected veteran status, citizenship, familial or marital status, genetics, or any other legally protected category. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendment Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a job with ProMedica, please contact [email protected]

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　　Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex/gender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, age, physical or mental disability, military or protected veteran status, citizenship, familial or marital status, genetics, or any other legally protected category. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendment Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a job with ProMedica Senior Care, please contact [email protected].