Phlebotomy Technician - Correctional Health

Location: Jail Main Clinic

Correctional Health/ Jail/Lew Sterrett

Provides collection of blood specimens from patients and assumes responsibility for processing of specimens, data entry and point of care testing following established standards and practices.

Education:

- Must have a high school diploma or U.S. equivalent.
- Must have completed a formal phlebotomy training course.

Experience:

- None

Equivalent Experience:

- May substitute equivalent work experience for formal phlebotomy training course as stated above.

Certification/Registration/Licensure:

- Must have a current Heartsaver CPR course completion card within 90 days of hire and/or placement in job from one of the following:
- American Heart Association
- American Red Cross Rescuer
- Military Training Network.

Skills or Special Abilities:

- Must be able to satisfactorily complete 90% of all collections within the 90 day probationary period.
- Must be able to maintain accurate records and logs.
- Must be able to demonstrate a working knowledge of a personal computer and be able to learn and efficiently use required software.
- Must be able to demonstrate effective organizational skills.
- Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skill in meeting age related and handicapped patients' needs.
- Must be able to cooperate with patients, visitors and hospital staff.
- Must be able to handle detailed work and maintain a pleasant demeanor while under pressure and stress.
- Must have clear speech, normal hearing and good visual acuity.
- Must be able to move rapidly from one location to the next.
- Must be able to make decisions and solve problems.

Requisition ID: 986835