Phlebotomist

Job Description

Job Summary:

• Responsible for performing phlebotomy and various technical, non technical, and clerical functions.
• Other duties as assigned.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Performs venipuncture collections accurately and efficiently according to laboratory protocols.
• Performs capillary collections accurately and efficiently according to laboratory protocols.
• Follows proper protocols for Legal Blood alcohol collections.
• Determines appropriate specimen requirements using standard collection techniques; evaluates acceptability of specimens collected; follows proper identification through the entire process.
• Obtains blood specimens via indwelling lines following universal safety precautions.
• Performs limited CLIA waived testing according to laboratory protocols as defined by site assignment.
• Utilizes the laboratory information system and electronic medical record efficiently to support laboratory services.
• Performs entry and/or release of laboratory orders.
• Follows site specific EPIC procedures for registration and/or check in of patients.
• Resolves sample ID and/or order problems.
• Contacts patients for repeat draws as needed.
• Recognizes specimen requirements and performs specimen collection and handling in accordance with verbal and/or written instructions.
• Prioritizes specimen collections appropriately.
• Responds to blood draw requests in a timely manner as ordered.
• Identifies patient and labels samples according to laboratory protocols.
• Processes specimens according to individual testing protocol, using extreme caution and control over the identification process.
• Prepare specimens for transport to alternate testing laboratory sites.
• Performs EKGs, monitoring events, drug screen collection, breath alcohol testing, and spirometer as defined by site assignment.
• Sets up cultures as per laboratory protocol as defined by site assignment.
• Maintains clean, organized and functional work area.
• Stocks supplies as needed.
• Monitors expiration dates as applicable.
• Assists in training new employees and students in phlebotomy techniques and other assigned duties.
• Performs maintenance duties in an accurate and timely manner.
• Performs scheduled checklist duties as assigned.

Preferred Education:

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

Required Skills & Experience:

• Must have In-Patient experience.
• Must have high-volume blood draw experience.
• 6 months of related health care experience including direct patient contact.

Certifications & Licenses:

• ASCP certification.
• Medical Assistant.
• Phlebotomist.
• Phlebotomy Training.
• Venipuncture.

Languages:

• English( Speak, Read, Write).