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Physician of the Year

Position Title:
Position Purpose:
Minimum Qualifiactions:	High School Diploma or Equivalent. Must complete competency assessment by the end of the probationary period. u Accurately identifies all patients in a manner prescribed by written laboratory policies. u Accurately collects all specimens (pediatric through geriatric) and labels samples in a manner prescribed by written laboratory policies. ► Labels all samples. ► Trains new employees and students properly and thoroughly using the 3-step process. ► Completes specimen collections within a timely manner. ► Obtains accurate patient information concerning medications, weight, height, fax numbers, etc. and promptly records this information on the patient’s order. ► Transcribes physician’s orders into the laboratory computer system in an accurate and timely manner. ► Transcribes physicians’ orders into the reference laboratory system in an accurate and timely manner. ► Responds to and notifies laboratory staff of all STAT and ASAP orders. ► Delivers all specimens to appropriate sections of laboratory. ► Files, faxes, calls or mails all patient results in an accurate and timely manner. Documents all faxes and mail-outs in appropriate logs. ► Maintains laboratory front desk area/phlebotomy area in a clean and orderly manner. ► Stocks phlebotomy area and trays. Watches supplies and requests supplies to be ordered as appropriate. ► Does not leave workstation unattended. ► Uses time between procedures to Department’s advantage. Regularly helps others. ► Works diligently under time and volume pressures without diminished accuracy or loss of composure. Insures that work transferred between shifts is minimal; organizes work flow to maximize productivity and efficiency.

Qualifications:

	Experience Requriements:
	Certificates, Licenses and Registrations Required:	Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. A graduate of an accredited phlebotomy program and/or must have documented experience as a phlebotomist.
	Special Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:	Knowledge, expertise, and clinical competency to function satisfactorily in the role. Must demonstrate required technical, interpersonal, and computer skills


GERALD CHAMPION REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER ESSENTIAL JOB ELEMENTS – JOB FUNCTION ASSESSMENT In addition to the requirements listed in the job description, the following essential functions also apply to this position. Physical requirements: *Seeing General* *Close Vision* *Color Perception* *Hearing/Listening* *Clear Speech* *Touching* *Smelling* *Walking* *Carrying up to 20 lbs.* Lifting up to 20 lbs. Pushing *Pulling* *Keyboarding 8 hrs/shift* *Sitting for8 hrs./shift* *Kneeling* *Squatting* *Bending* *Stooping* *Standing for .5 hrs./shift* *Lower Body Flexibility* *Upper Body Flexibility* Stress Factors: *Repetition* *High Pressure* *Hazards* *Fatigue* *Multiple Stimuli* Work Environment: *Works Alone* *Works With Others* *Works Around Others* *Verbal Contact* *Face-to-Face Contact* *Shift Work* *Extended Day* *Inside* *Confined Areas* *Temperature Changes* *Moving Objects* *Noise* Mental Requirements: *Reading -Simple* *Reading-Complex* *Writing -Simple* *Writing - Complex* *Memorization* *Analyzing* *Comprehension* *Judgment* *Decision Making* *Computer/Keyboard* *Telephone* *Alarm Panel* *Television Monitor* *Medical Equipment* HIPAA *Access to Protected Health Information* OTHER *Able to respond within 30 minutes.* *Weekend end / Holiday work possible* *On-Call required*

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