Phlebotomist

Position Summary

The Phlebotomist provides expertise in blood draws and specimen preparation. Their ability to put patients at ease and obtain sufficient samples with minimal discomfort to patients across a wide demographic is critical to our commitment to high quality care for our patients and those of our partners. PRINCIPAL JOB DUTIES:

Duties

• may include but are not necessarily limited to the following:
• Experience doing blood draws, labeling specimens, centrifuging specimens, recording maintenance data and decontamination, updating patient information, etc.
• Collects and stores specimens according to established procedures
• Properly explains in a clear but courteous manner the process of the venipuncture (blood drawing) and or other specimen collection (ex. urine or fecal) as required
• Demonstrate technique/s using straight needles and/or butterfly needles
• Fully understand all of the physicians' orders
• Matches laboratory requisition forms to specimen tubes; label, centrifuge, split, and freeze specimens as required by test order
• Checks all test requisitions or computer label against script to ensure 100% correct
• Package specimens for transport
• Stores specimen sample according to required temperature, places samples in appropriate collection container/ tube, accurately labels, follows different procedures as outlined by specific to protocol deemed necessary for transport to maintain integrity of the specimen.
• Understands and complies with OSHA and DEP regulations
• Wears appropriate attire including all PPE
• Attend annual department trainings
• Answer telephone calls, read laboratory results to satisfy inquiries
• Other duties as assigned EDUCATION:
• High School Diploma or GED
• Valid Phlebotomy certification for the state where employed as required by state (CA, NV, WA & LA requires certification) EXPERIENCE AND REQUIRED SKILLS:
• Minimum of 6 months' work experience performing venipunctures in a fast paced lab or hospital setting
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite

Preferred Qualifications