Phlebotomist - FST Department- Las Vegas at Genesis Global Group

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

25 Sep, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

27 Jun, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Phlebotomy, Venipuncture, Fingersticks, Specimen Collection, Infection Control, Patient Confidentiality, Customer Service, Centrifugation, Aseptic Technique, Glucose Testing, Patient Identification, Communication Skills

Industry

Hospitality

Description

Full- Time Phlebotomist Job Summary: Medical Diagnostic Laboratories (MDL), a member of Genesis Biotechnology Group, is a CLIA certified clinical laboratory with multiple state licensing, specializing in state of the art, automated DNA based molecular analysis of a variety of chronic and infectious illnesses. MDL specializes and performs Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) with a larger menu of testing available in the field of infectious disease. Our main theme of research is in the field of Gynecology, Infectious Diseases, Infectious Arthritis, Tick-borne Diseases, Mycology, and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS). We have an opening for a team-oriented Phlebotomist. As a Phlebotomist, you will be responsible for drawing blood from patients, collecting a variety of other specimen samples as well as labeling blood vials and packing all blood and specimen samples for submission to the lab. Hours: Monday through Thursday 8:30AM - 5:00PM & Friday 6:30AM - 12:30PM Essential Functions: Collect blood samples from patients Label vials with patient information Decipher the best method for drawing blood Transport all specimen samples to a nearby laboratory Centrifuge blood samples according to state regulations Practice infection control standards at all times when working with patients and equipment Perform other job-related duties as required Additional Responsibilities: Verifies test requisitions by comparing information with nursing station log; bringing discrepancies to the attention of unit personnel Verifies patient by reading patient identification. Obtains blood specimens by performing venipuncture’s 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 daily 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 supervisor 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 hospital community by adhering to professional standards, hospital policies and procedures, federal, state, and local requirements, and JCAHO standards Enhances phlebotomy department and hospital reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments Job Qualifications: General Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSA’s) required Calming anxious clients and general customer service skills Explaining process of extracting samples to clients Excellent communication skills Ability to adhere to government regulations related to healthcare Following infection control standards Maintaining patient confidentiality Physical Demands: Physical, Mental and Workplace Environment Conditions Repeat the same movements Use hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools, or controls Stand for long periods of time Walk or run for long periods of time Bend or twist body; must be able to lift 10 lbs. High degree of social interaction; work with a large number of patients varying in age and health status Workplace Conditions: Workplace Environment Conditions Wear surgical gloves and other protective gear Noise level is moderate, but may occasionally be exposed to loud or distracting sounds from nearby medical equipment Education and Certifications: High School/GED Prior Medical/Health Care/Phlebotomist experience or Medical Assistant Certification Visit us at https://www.genesisglobalgrp.com/ Genesis Biotechnology Group is a member of Genesis Global Group, an equal opportunity employer.

Responsibilities

Responsible for drawing blood and collecting various specimen samples from patients while ensuring proper labeling and packing for lab submission. Duties include performing venipunctures, centrifuging samples, and maintaining strict infection control standards.