Job Description

Lincoln Internal Medicineis looking for a dependable, patient-focused PRN Phlebotomist to support our clinic laboratory. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys patient interaction, takes pride in accuracy, and wants flexible/as-needed work in a professional outpatient clinic setting.

About the Role

As a PRN Phlebotomist, you will help our laboratory obtain, handle, and process specimens accurately and safely while creating a calm, respectful experience for patients. The right candidate will be detail-oriented, kind with patients, comfortable following laboratory procedures, and able to work well with providers, clinical staff, and reference labs.

Why Join Our Team

Outpatient internal medicine clinic setting.

Supportive lab and clinical team.

Opportunity to work with a broad adult patient population.

PRN schedule for candidates looking for flexible/as-needed work.

Work that directly supports timely, high-quality patient care.

What You Will Do

Verify each patient using the two-identifier system before specimen collection.

Review requested tests and clarify unusual, incomplete, or unclear orders by contacting the appropriate physician office, outside provider office, or reference lab.

Collect blood specimens by venipuncture using proper aseptic technique, OSHA safety standards, PPE, and needlestick safety protocols.

Collect swab specimens according to laboratory procedure, including testing such as flu, COVID, strep cultures, and respiratory panels.

Obtain the correct specimen type and sufficient specimen volume while maintaining specimen integrity.

Instruct patients on the proper process for urine and stool specimen collection when needed.

Route, label, handle, and process specimens according to laboratory procedures.

Maintain patient confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA/HITECH requirements.

Keep phlebotomy stations, urine transfer areas, specimen areas, and the laboratory waiting area clean, organized, stocked, and ready for use.

Monitor patient flow in laboratory waiting areas and communicate with team members to keep visits moving smoothly.

Assist with clerical and laboratory support tasks as directed.

Follow applicable CLIA, COLA, OSHA, safety, and internal laboratory procedures.

Report safety or compliance concerns promptly to the Laboratory Supervisor, Safety Coordinator, Compliance Officer, or appropriate leader.

Participate in required staff, laboratory, safety, compliance, and training meetings as assigned.

Complete competency testing after training and at 30, 60, and 90 days, six months, and annually thereafter.

Contribute to a team environment that supports patient satisfaction, communication, and problem solving.

Qualifications

High school diploma or GED required.

LINCOLN INTERNAL MEDICINE ASSOCIATES PC

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