Phlebotomist at Washoe Tribe of Nevada and California

Gardnerville Ranchos, Nevada, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

29 Apr, 26

Salary

2676.0

Posted On

29 Jan, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Phlebotomy, Health Education, Patient Monitoring, Vital Signs, Lab Testing, Clerical Duties, Confidentiality, Communication, Data Entry, BLS Certification, Medical Terminology, Patient Transport, Professional Relationships, HIPAA Knowledge, Windows Environment, EHR Systems

Industry

Non-profit Organizations

Description

Description POSITION TITLE: Phlebotomist CLASSIFICATION: Non-Exempt DEPARTMENT: Tribal Health SUPERVISOR: Clinical Lab Manager GRADE: NE9 $17.84 ($37,107.20) - $26.76 ($56,660.80) Position Summary: Under direct supervision, the Phlebotomist performs community health work that is related to prevention and wellness, and performs as a lab assistant. Maintains confidentiality of all privileged information. Essential Duties & Responsibilities: · Provides Health Education/Counseling, Health Promotion/Disease Prevention, and monitors patients. · Makes home visits, transports patients, and delivers supplies and/or medications, as needed. · Assists as needed with taking and recording vital signs. · Performs duties of lab assistant including but are not limited to conducting patient interviews, drawing blood samples, performing in-house lab testing services, finger-stick blood tests, test dipstick urine samples, urine Human Chorionic Gonadotropin (HCG), Rapid Strep Screen, and other CLIA waived tests, as needed. · Maintains proper control of laboratory equipment, and performs related clerical duties. · Perform other duties as required. Requirements Minimum Qualifications: · High school diploma or GED · Certified Phlebotomist and/or one-year phlebotomy experience. · Documentation or demonstration of strong ties to WTHC patients · Must be agreeable to contractual obligation to WTHC service if WTHC funds are used for certification education · Must be Basic Life Support (BLS) certified within thirty (30) days of hire. · Must be insurable through the Tribe’s medical malpractice insurance policy Knowledge, Abilities, Skills, and Certifications: · Knowledge of health related issues, medical terminology, and health care education. · Knowledge of medical/dental terminology preferred. · Knowledge of the functions and structure of the Washoe Tribe. · Ability to physically lift, stand, and assist patients when transporting. · Ability to use wheelchairs or walkers when necessary with patients. · Ability and skills to effectively interview patients and to write clearly. · Ability to be patient with Elders and all other patients. · Ability to communicate effectively in the English language both verbally and in writing. · Ability to establish and maintain professional relationships with individuals of varying social and cultural backgrounds and with co-workers at all levels. · Ability to maintain confidentiality. · Ability to carry out instructions furnished in verbal or written format. · Ability to work independently and meet strict timelines. · Skill in operating business computers and office machines in a Windows environment, specifically Microsoft 365, Word, Excel, Access, etc. · Skill entering data into electronic health record (EHR) systems · Ability to represent the organization professionally, building respect and confidence in Tribal and professional communities. · Knowledge of HIPAA and how it pertains to the medical record. Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be required to sit and stand for long periods; use hands and arms to finger, handle, or feel, and to reach. The employee occasionally is required to operate a motor vehicle; walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. The employee must assist with lifting patients, which may require using leverage to lift and/or move clients. Work Environment: Work is generally performed in an office setting with a moderate noise level. The Washoe Tribe of Nevada & California requires a background check of each new hire for employment purposes. Therefore, all conditionally offered positions will be subject to the following: Negative alcohol and drug screen Meet requirements of Public Law 101-630 Obtain or possess a valid driver’s license for either the State of Nevada or California within 30 days Must be insurable under the Washoe Tribe’s driving policy Preference will be given to Qualified Native American Indians.

Responsibilities

The Phlebotomist performs community health work related to prevention and wellness, assists with lab duties, and maintains confidentiality of patient information. Responsibilities include health education, patient monitoring, and performing various lab tests.