Phlebotomist

Job DetailsJob Location

• PUTNAM
• COUNTY
• Hospital -
• Greencastle,
• IN 46135Job
• Shift:
• Any
• Job
• Summary: Obtain clinical samples from patients. Route samples to the appropriate testing area. Enter lab test orders into hospital information systems.
• Job
• Duties/Responsibilities:
• Performs venipuncture, capillary, and related procedures, according to established hospital and departmental policies and procedures, on patients ranging in age from newborns to geriatrics
• Performs venipuncture and skin punctures competently and expediently using aseptic technique
• Follows established policy and procedures to collect Blood Cultures that minimize contamination
• Properly labels all specimens, immediately after collection, at all times
• Correctly distributes specimens to their respective areas for processing, testing, referral, or storage
• Works within the Laboratory Information System to order tests, print labels, and generate completed reports
• Performs Point-Of-Care Testing, as necessary
• Follows established policy and procedures for safety and uses personal protective equipment correctly
• Maintains the phlebotomy area, carts, and trays in a clean, well-stocked manner.
• Interacts with co-workers, hospital staff, and medical staff in a courteous, professional manner
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Qualifications
• Education
• Experience:
• HS
• Graduate or
• Equivalent
• Years of
• Related
• Experience: < 1
• Year
• License/Certificate
• Required:
• No
• Driver's
• License
• Required:
• Yes
• Travel
• Requirements: <25%
• Age
• Requirement: 18+
• Job
• Requirements:
• Uses AIDET or other hospital-approved philosophy to positively interact with patients and visitors
• Positively identifies outpatients by checking two patient identifiers and provider order
• Positively identifies inpatients by checking two patient identifiers with the patient's wristband