Phlebotomy Training: August Class WI

Advocate Aurora Health
US - Wisconsin - West Allis
June 26, 2024

Department:Status:Benefits Eligible:

Yes

Hours Per Week:

40

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

Training program schedule: Monday-Friday, 8am-4:30pm.

Class Dates: August 19th-23rd

Site/Shift/FTE after Graduation: To be determined during interview process

Major Responsibilities:

Develops proficiency and theoretical knowledge of phlebotomy through lectures, reading assignments, and demonstrations.
Develops the skill of phlebotomy using appropriate technique based on the physical and psychosocial needs of the patient. Learns how to examine phlebotomy site to insure patient safety and satisfaction. Prepares, administers and collects specimens and ensures proper labeling.
Reviews, prioritizes laboratory test orders, and determines the appropriate method and type of specimen to be obtained. Pulls collection lists and labels at designated time. Distributes them according to daily assignments.
Documents all phlebotomy activities as required by department protocols.
Becomes skilled at laboratory information system (LIS) computer functions, including but not limited to specimen collection/ verification, order resolution, and comment entry. Investigates and resolves any conflicting or confusing orders.
Promotes a safe working environment in the laboratory. Follows established laboratory safety procedures in accordance with College of American Pathologists (CAP)Accrediting Organization, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and other regulatory agencies.
Maintains a clean work area and learns how to maintain equipment in accordance with established protocols and time frames.
Gains skills to independently diffuse adverse patient situations in a positive manner. Appropriately responds to patient interactions and is adaptable to changing situations.

Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification Required:

None Required.

Education Required:

High School Graduate.

Experience Required:

No experience required.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:

Demonstrated organizational ability and attention to detail and accuracy.
Effective written and verbal communication skills and ability to build rapport and relate to all kinds of people.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

Must operate all equipment necessary to perform the duties of the job.
Must have fine motor skills and manual dexterity.
Must be able to sit, stand, and walk for prolonged periods of time.
Must be able to lift 35 pounds without assistance.
Must have functional speech, vision, and hearing.

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation's largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.

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