Description * This is a PRN, non-exempt, weekend position Job Summary: Consistently performs venipunctures and capillary blood collections on patients of all ages. Responsible for maintaining a clean and organized work environment and appropriate utilization of lab supplies. Follows laboratory policies and procedures. William Newton Hospital’s Standards of Behavior allow a mechanism for holding each employee accountable and encourages us to "raise the bar". All employees are expected to familiarize themselves with the Standards and practice them daily. i - Integrity We act with unwavering moral principle, transparency, and sincerity in every interaction. P - Patient-Centered We meet patients where they are, ensuring the are active participants in their care journey. We prioritize the patient's physical and emotional well-being over all else. A - Accountability We own our actions. We set clear expectations and hold all team members to the same high standards. C - Compassion We treat every patient, family member, and colleague with kindness, empathy, and dignity. E - Excellence We approach every task, large or small, with enthusiasm. We continually pursue mastery and best practices in our field. Job Duties and Responsibilities: • Understand the importance of patient identification and proper collection techniques for optimal samples. • Has thorough knowledge of specimen requirements. • Alters or adjusts methods and procedures for pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patient. • Performs quality control procedures and instrument checks. • Maintains accurate laboratory records on procedures performed for statistics and billing. • Meets current documentation standards and policies. • Interacts professionally with the Laboratory Director, physicians, medical staff, laboratory staff and patients. • Follows standard precautions at all times. • Maintains current knowledge of hospital policy, CMS, state and other regulatory requirements. • Completes duties in a time efficient manner, knows how to prioritize STAT orders, ASAP orders, scheduled orders and outpatients. • Seeks guidance and direction as necessary. • Demonstrates the ability to be flexible, organized and function under stressful situations • Performs other duties as assigned. Requirements Professional Requirements: • Adheres to dress code; appearance is neat and clean. • Completes annual educational requirements. • Maintains regulatory requirements, including all state, federal and CMS regulations. • Maintains and ensures patient confidentiality at all times. • Reports to work on time and as scheduled; completes work within designated time. • Wears identification while on duty. • Completes in services and returns in a timely fashion. • Works at maintaining a good rapport and a cooperative working relationship with coworkers. • Attends annual review and departmental in-services as scheduled. • Attends staff meetings; reads and returns all monthly staff meeting minutes. • Represents the organization in a positive and professional manner. • Actively participates in performance improvement and quality improvement (QI) activities. • Complies with all organizational policies regarding ethical business practices. • Communicates the mission, vision, core values, ethics and goals of the hospital, as well as the focus statement of the department. • Ensures compliance with policies and procedures regarding department operations, fire, safety and infection control. • Uses AIDET with each patient interaction. Regulatory Requirements: • Education requirement • Certification preferred • Current BCLS certification.