Phlebotomist

Job Description

Duties:

• Performs inpatient and outpatient venipunctures, participates in performing data entry, and reception desk responsibilities as required.
• Performs phlebotomy (venipuncture, fingerstick, heel stick) according to established procedures.
• Identifies patients using two patient identifiers.
• Labels specimens and specimen containers accurately.
• Files patients lab reports, requisitions charges for the business office and sends reports to outside hospitals and clinics.
• Posts charges and reconciles invoices.
• Investigates complex bills, as needed.
• Researches and resolves any questionable patient orders.
• Enters patient demographic data accurately.
• Maintains required lab records and logs, collects statistics for reports and other clerical duties as directed by manager.
• Cleans and maintains equipment, centrifuges, and refrigerators.
• Records daily temperatures of all refrigerators in the phlebotomy areas.
• Orders supplies and maintains sufficient inventory to efficiently operate phlebotomy services.
• Assists in the training of new associates and students.
• Acts as a receptionist, greeting patients and answering phones within the laboratory.
• Performs patient registration and test ordering and specimen processing as appropriate.
• Documents and communicates information thoroughly and accurately.
• Utilizes equipment according to departmental guidelines, maintaining all equipment as per guidelines.
• Ensures equipment and supplies are maintained in appropriate working order.
• Evaluates and utilizes inventory appropriately, assists with inventory control as needed.
• Maintains a neat and clean work area.
• Disposes of waste appropriately.
• Cleans bench areas and equipment.
• Restocks supplies as appropriate.
• Maintains the washroom and performs washroom functions as appropriate.
• Promotes mission, vision, and values of client Health, and abides by service behavior standards.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Education:

• High School Diploma or equivalency is required.

Preferred Certifications & Licensure:

• RPT (Registered Phlebotomy Technician) AMT or PBT (Phlebotomy Technician) ASCP certification preferred.

Required Skills & Experience:

• Regular attendance to perform work on site during regularly scheduled business hours or scheduled shifts is required.
• May be required to work at other client sites.
• Knowledge of the collection of Therapeutic Phlebotomies at Client.

Preferred Skills & Experience:

• Six (6) Months of laboratory experience.