How are the ancillary services at Washington Hospital Center?
They are excellent! We are not responsible for any blood draws unless they cannot be drawn by the phlebotomy team. They usually try multiple times and with different phlebotomists before calling on us. When we are called upon, it usually means the patient needs a central line. The hospital also has an efficient patient transport service that assists patients in getting their tests done in a timely fashion. As with any hospital, delays periodically occur, but the staff responds quickly to resolve any issues.
The hospital has a host of ancillary services that perform many functions, including phlebotomy, IV therapy, PICC line nurses, EKG technicians, patient transport, etc. The American Board of Internal Medicine requires that you demonstrate competency in arterial and venous blood draws as well as IV placement; however, you will NOT need to provide these services routinely.