Phlebotomist – Inpatient

Job Description

Duties & Resonsibilities:

• Perform venipuncture and capillary blood collections according to laboratory protocols.
• Collect blood specimens from indwelling lines using universal safety precautions.
• Perform legal blood alcohol collections following required protocols.
• Identify patients, label specimens, verify specimen requirements, and ensure proper specimen handling.
• Evaluate specimen acceptability and resolve specimen identification or laboratory order issues.
• Perform limited CLIA-waived testing according to site protocols.
• Use laboratory information systems and electronic medical records to enter and release laboratory orders.
• Follow EPIC procedures for patient registration and check-in.
• Prioritize and respond to blood draw requests promptly.
• Contact patients for repeat collections when needed.
• Prepare specimens for transport to other laboratory locations.
• Perform EKGs, drug screen collections, breath alcohol testing, spirometry, and culture setup as assigned.
• Maintain organized work areas, stock supplies, monitor expiration dates, and complete scheduled maintenance duties.
• Assist with training new employees and students in phlebotomy techniques.

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum 6 months of related healthcare experience involving direct patient contact.
• Inpatient phlebotomy experience required.
• High-volume blood draw experience required.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Graduate of an approved phlebotomy training program or accredited Medical Assistant program preferred.
• ASCP certification preferred.
• Experience with venipuncture, capillary collections, specimen collection and handling, and blood collection from indwelling lines.
• EPIC and laboratory information system experience preferred.