Phlebotomist – Inpatient

Job Description

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform venipuncture and capillary blood collections.
• Collect and process specimens according to laboratory protocols.
• Obtain blood specimens via indwelling lines.
• Perform limited CLIA-waived testing.
• Enter and release laboratory orders.
• Resolve specimen identification and order issues.
• Contact patients for repeat collections as needed.
• Prepare specimens for transport to alternate testing sites.
• Perform EKGs, breath alcohol testing, drug screen collections, spirometry, and culture setup as assigned
• Maintain laboratory supplies, equipment, and work areas.
• Assist with training new employees and students.

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum 6 months of healthcare experience with direct patient contact.
• Inpatient Phlebotomy experience required.
• High-volume blood draw experience required.
• English communication skills.

Required Skills: 

• Phlebotomy, Venipuncture, Capillary Collections, Specimen Collection, Specimen Processing, Specimen Handling, Patient Identification, Legal Blood Alcohol Collections, Laboratory Information Systems (LIS), Electronic Medical Records (EMR), EPIC Procedures.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Graduate of an approved Phlebotomy Training Program.
• Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant Program.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• ASCP Certification preferred.