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Job Offer: Phlebotomist:Job description:
Woodland Pond at New Paltz is Hiring!PhlebotomistIt's Not Work When You're Doing What You Love! Woodland Pond at New Paltz is a CMS 5 Star Rated Continuing Care Retirement Community. Woodland Pond has an excellent reputation for quality care and exceptional service. If you are interested in our commitment to a positive, nurturing workplace environment for staff, we want to hear from you! We offer an excellent income, benefits and perks.Job Details Job Job location: Woodland Pond Inc - New Paltz, NY Employment type: Per Diem income Range: $28.14 - $30.14 Job Shift: Day DescriptionResponsible to Position Classifications Director of Nursing Hourly/Non-Exempt Directly Supervises and Evaluates None WOODLAND POND CONFORMANCE STATEMENT In the performance of their respective tasks and responsibilities all employees are expected to conform to the following: Performing quality work with or without direct supervision Interacting professionally with other employees, residents, guests, and all others Working effectively and in conformity with the Woodland Pond Communication Fundamentals Completing tasks independently while knowledge the necessity for communicating and coordinating work efforts with other employees and organizations Complying with all federal, state and local standards, guidelines and regulations as well as Woodland Pond policy and procedure at all times Position Summary A Phlebotomist serves the Residents of Woodland Pond by identifying the best method for retrieving specimens;preparing specimens for laboratory testing; performing screening procedures ESSENTIAL tasks AND RESPONSIBILITIES (*CF indicates Critical Function) Verifies test requisitions by comparing information with nursing documentation; bringing discrepancies to the attention of unit personnel Verifies patient by reading patient identification Obtains blood specimens by performing venipunctures and fingersticks Maintains specimen integrity by using aseptic technique, following department procedures; observing isolation procedures Collects therapeutic drug-monitoring assays by collaborating with nursing personnel to ensure appropriate drug dose to collection time Tracks collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection; maintaining everyday tallies of collections performed Monitors glucose levels by performing bedside glucose tests; recording results; reporting results to unit nurse-manager Performs bleeding-times tests by entering results to the computer; notifying pathologist of results falling outside normal ranges Maintains quality results by following department procedures and testing schedule; recording results in the quality-control log; identifying and reporting needed changes Maintains safe, secure, and healthy work environment by following standards and procedures; complying with legal regulations Resolves unusual test orders by contacting the physician, pathologist, nursing station, or reference laboratory; referring unresolved orders back to the originator for further clarification; notifying manager of unresolved orders Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations Serves and protects the community by adhering to professional standards, departmental policies and procedures, federal, state, and local requirements. Deciphers the best method for drawing blood depending on the specific patient Coordinates with BioReference transport of all specimen samples to a nearby laboratory Centrifuge blood samples, depending on if this is allowed in the state you are working in Completes all required training and in-services All other tasks as assigned GENERAL expertise AND ABILITIES Maintains high standards for work areas, attitude and appearance Understands that honesty and ethics are essential in the performance of tasks Willing to lgain and grow Demonstrates maturity in judgment and behaviors Able to work a flexible schedule Maintains predictable and reliable attendance Qualifications High school diploma with two year's practice in a similar position, or, Associate's degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school, or one year's practice in a similar position Six months of phlebotomy practice preferred, preferably in a hospital or long term care setting capability to read, analyze and interpret data and information; capability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals capability to read, write, and understand medical and nursing terminology Proficiency with computers and standard office software Excellent communication expertise; capability to present information and respond to questions from all levels of staff and the public Demonstrated knowledge of the appropriate expertise for communicating with individuals of all ages, especially the geriatric population Degree of Travel Travel required for occasional off-site meetings Disruption to Routine None Safety Hazards in Job Long periods of sitting. Subject to eye and hand strain from work on the computer. Physical Demands Never Occasionally Frequently Continually Sit X Stand X Walk X Bend/Stoop X Squat X Crawl X Climb X Reach Above Shoulder Level X Kneel X Balance X Lift, Carry, Push, Pull Maximum 10 Lbs. X Maximum 20 Lbs. X Maximum 50 Lbs. X Maximum Over 50 Lbs. X Must Be Able To See X Hear X Speak X Use One Hand X Use Both Hands X Environmental Conditions Never Occasionally Frequently Continually Involves Being Inside X Outside X Exposed to Temperatures of 32ûF and less X 100ûF and more X Wet & Humid Conditions X Noise, Vibration X Fumes, Dust X Hazards, Exposure Never Occasionally Frequently Continually Infectious Wastes X Toxic Chemicals X Needles/Body Fluids X Radiation X Chemotherapeutics X Occasionally = 1% to 33% of the time Frequently = 34% to 66% of the time Continually = 67% to 100% of the time EmployersDisclaimer All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only tasks to be performed by the employee occupying this job offer. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to execute any other job-related tasks requested by their manager This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an ?at will' employment relationship ACKNOWLEDGMENT I have read and understand the responsibilities of my position at Woodland Pond as outlined in this job description. Qualifications Skills:
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