Phlebotomy Service Specialist – Inpatient

Job Description

Job Summary:

• Responsible for performing phlebotomy and various technical, non-technical, and clerical functions.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform venipuncture and capillary collections according to laboratory protocols.
• Follow proper identification and specimen handling procedures.
• Perform legal blood alcohol collections and limited CLIA waived testing.
• Utilize laboratory information system and electronic medical record.
• Enter and release laboratory orders and resolve sample identification issues.
• Contact patients for repeat draws as needed.
• Prepare specimens for transport to alternate laboratory sites.
• Perform EKGs, drug screens, breath alcohol testing, and spirometry as assigned.
• Maintain work area, stock supplies, and monitor expiration dates.
• Assist in training new employees and students.
• Complete maintenance and scheduled checklist duties.

Education:

• High School Diploma or equivalent (Preferred).
• Graduate of approved phlebotomy training program or accredited Medical Assistant program (Preferred).

Certifications:

• ASCP certification (Preferred).

Required Skills & Experience:

• Inpatient experience required.
• High-volume blood draw experience required.
• Minimum six (6) months related healthcare experience including direct patient contact.

Schedule Hours Per Day: 8.00
Schedule Days Per Week: 5.00
Schedule Hours Per Week: 40.00