Phlebotomist

New Jersey Health Care Employers District 1199J Training and Development Fund

New Jersey (OA)

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OJT hours

Communication, Problem Solving and Organizational Skills

100

Communicates clearly, honestly, appropriately and in a timely manner with patients and team members.
Demonstrates validation and reality orientation when communicating with patients.
Uses patience and effective communication skills when dealing with difficult situations.
Demonstrates respect for others.
Communicates in a non-judgmental manner
Respects the confidentiality Of patient's information and adheres to HIP AA and facility confidentiality guidelines.
Demonstrates organizational skills: for example, prepares equipment and supplies to prevent back-tracking prior to care delivery.
Demonstrates effective time-management as evidenced by cares competed timely.
Recognizes problems and knows when and who to ask for assistance in problem resolution.
Incorporates customer service skills in interaction with all — respecting differences and perspectives.
Demonstrates appropriate use Of active listening, paraphrasing, and clarifying in all communications.

Patient Care Skills

1.3K

Draws blood from veins by vacuum tube, syringe, or butterfly venipuncture methods.
Draws blood from capillaries by dermal puncture, such as heel or finger stick methods.
Explains fluid or tissue collection procedures to patients.
Conducts standard tests, such as blood alcohol, blood culture, oral glucose tolerance, glucose screening, blood smears or peak and trough drug level tests.
Draws blood from arteries, using arterial collection techniques.
Determines donor suitability, according to interview results, vital signs, and medical history.
Monitors blood or plasma donors during and after procedures to ensure health, safety and comfort.
Performs saline flushes or dispense anticoagulant drugs through intravenous (IV) lines, in accordance with licensing restrictions and under the direction Of a medical doctor.
Collect specimens at specific time intervals for tests, such as those assessing therapeutic drug levels.
Conducts hemoglobin tests to ensure donor iron levels are normal.
Administers subcutaneous or intramuscular injects, in accordance with licensing restrictions.
Serves refreshments to donors to ensure absorption Of sugar into their systems.
Recognizes and reports changes in patient condition.
Provide sample analysis results to physicians to assist diagnosis.

Laboratory/Medical Equipment Care

300

Match laboratory requisition forms to specimen tubes.
Transport specimens or fluid samples from collection sites to laboratories.
Reinforces bowel and bladder training and implements scheduled toilet plans according to the plan of care
Train Other medical personnel in phlebotomy or laboratory techniques.
Calibrate or maintain machines, such as those used for plasma collection.

Patient Rights

Respects the privacy of patients.
Recognizes and respects resident individuality and preferences.

Documentation

100

Enters patient, specimen, insurance, or billing information into computer.
Documents route of specimens from collection to laboratory analysis and diagnosis.

Infection Control

100

Demonstrates adherence to OSHA and CDC guidelines to minimize infections by following aseptic techniques including those that apply to blood born pathogens.
Demonstrates consistent and appropriate hand-washing techniques including use of hand sanitizing agents.
Disposes Of contaminated sharps, in accordance with applicable laws, standards, and policies.
Disposes Of blood or Other biohazard fluids or tissue, in accordance with applicable laws, standards, or policies.
Organizes or cleans blood-drawing trays, ensuring that all instruments are sterile, and all needles, syringes, or related items are Of first-time use.
Collects fluid or tissue samples using appropriate collection procedures.
Process blood or Other fluid samples for further analysis by Other medical professionals.

Safety

Applies and monitors mobility and egress alarms.
Demonstrates knowledge of facility safety procedures.

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