Kindred Healthcare·Green Cove Springs, Florida
The Phlebotomist is responsible for collecting blood specimens from patients via venipuncture and skin puncture according to orders and regulations, ensuring specimens are complete and accurate for testing. This role also involves explaining procedures, labeling specimens, maintaining work areas, utilizing the laboratory information system, and performing delegated clerical laboratory functions.
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Job Summary Under the direction of the Area Laboratory Director or Lab Manager, the Phlebotomist assumes responsibility for performing venipunctures and related clinical specimen collection/preparation tasks and laboratory duties that are clerical in nature.
Essential Functions Collects blood specimens from patients via venipuncture and skin puncture according to physician orders and applicable regulations, policies and procedures to ensure complete and accurate specimens for testing.
Explains collection procedures and provides general testing information as needed to facilitate patient understanding and reduce patient anxiety.
Labels and records all test tubes, logs procedures, files paperwork.
Cleans and supplies venipuncture trays.
Maintains work areas.
Orders supplies when needed.
Utilizes laboratory information system to document specimen collection, receipt, create manifests and other functions as needed.
Performs clerical work and assists in laboratory functions as delegated by the Laboratory Manager/Director.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations Approximate percent of time required to travel: 0%25 Must read, write and speak fluent English.
Must have good and regular attendance.
Is knowledgeable about which color top tube to use and the volume of blood needed - knows test requirements.
Basic computer knowledge required.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Education HS Graduate or equivalent.
Formal Phlebotomy training as required by state.
Licenses/Certifications Medical Assistant or Phlebotomy certification preferred.
State license/registration as required by state Current BLS required.
Experience Six (6) months acute care phlebotomy experience or one (1) year experience as a medical assistant performing venipuncture or one (1) year outpatient lab experience preferred.
Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent and formal Phlebotomy training as required by the state, along with current BLS certification. Preferred experience includes six months of acute care phlebotomy or one year as a medical assistant performing venipuncture.
Market context
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