Phlebotomist

Job Title

Essential Job Functions

Perform data entry/ordering in the computer.

Perform phlebotomy collection procedures on patients per protocol. Assist patient before, during, and after specimen collection.

Provide instructions to outpatients on various specimen collections.

Prepare/maintain equipment in lab/phlebotomy room as needed.

Clean/maintain safe work area following safety, cleanliness, and infection control procedures.

Maintain adequate inventory of phlebotomy supplies and place orders as needed.

Perform point-of-care laboratory testing including urinalysis, rapid influenza, rapid strep, glucose etc.

Reports test results following clinic protocols, drawing special alerts to physicians and/or nurses on "red flag" results.

Ensures quality control in collecting specimens, and in ensuring appropriate sampling and records.

Maintains equipment and supplies as needed. Reviews quality control to verify equipment is functioning properly.

Complies with all policies and OSHA regulations related to safety, cleanliness, and infection control.

Takes initiative on assigned/volunteered projects and follows through to completion.

Participate in proficiency testing, training, and continuing education.

Maintain patient confidentiality.

Encourage positive relations within our organization and any outside organizations.

Participate in continuous process improvement by offering potential solutions to problems observed.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. Incumbents may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent is required.

Phlebotomy certification is preferred.

Experience

Minimum one year of work experience in health care preferred. Strong phlebotomy skills.

Proficient in phlebotomy (venipuncture and capillary puncture) and specimen collection procedures.

Knowledge of clinical protocols, policies, medical laboratory principles, standards, applications, and testing competency.

Knowledge of how to use/maintain laboratory equipment appropriately.

Knowledge of safety, infection control policies and regulations

Requirements

ASCP/AMT certification preferred. Successful completion of Phlebotomy course of study.

Flexibility in schedule about hours/shift. Saturday rotation and travel as needed to outer offices.

Ability to respond appropriately to instructions.

Ability to work as a team or independently.

Ability to prioritize workflow.

Ability to exercise independent judgment/decision-making and discretion in reporting/distributing results.

Ability to establish/maintain cooperative relationships with patients, families and staff.

Ability to organize effectively and work quickly with high level of accuracy and precision.

Ability to work as a team or independently.

Physical Demands

Varied activities including standing, walking, sitting, bending, reaching, lifting, stooping. Must be able to lift/carry/push 50 pounds. Requires eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity. Occasional stress from workload.

Physician office laboratory- specimen collection from outpatients including adults and children. Exposure to communicable diseases, sharp instruments, bodily fluids, and cleaning chemicals.

Within the bounds of their respective job descriptions, all staff are expected to exercise principle-centered leadership, focused on customer service responsiveness, with a continuous quality improvement orientation. Additionally, all staff are expected to develop a working knowledge of and follow all policies and procedures related to safety management and other Joint Commission standards.

Time Type:

Full time