Phlebotomist

Job Description

Job Description

Position Summary:

• Perform venipuncture, monitored urine specimen collection, and document results for the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of disease.
• Notify medical staff via documentation and reports for testing results.
• Complete data entry task as assigned.
• Full time: Monday-Friday 5:15am-1:00pm.

Job Duties may include:

• Obtain blood specimens from patients per laboratory orders by performing venipunctures.
• Complete monitored urine collection and in house testing.
• Prepare specimens for shipment to off site laboratory.
• Communicate with and assist patients in a professional and courteous manner.
• Review the specimen collection schedule and verify and complete orders. Identify the patient and confirm the correct patient record. Monitor and resolve orders in the electronic medical record.
• Complete appropriate specimen collection forms, documenting tests performed and providing results of tests performed.
• Complete specimen collection requisition forms and produce appropriate labels for forms and specimen tubes.
• Enter patient demographics, tests performed and diagnoses correlating to tests performed in the EMR.
• Order and maintain adequate specimen collection supplies.
• Clean and maintain the specimen collection room including equipment.
• Maintain records and documentation for proficiency testing and to meet all state and federal regulations for Opioid Treatment Programs (OTP).
• Adhere to infection control policies and regulations.
• Ensure cleanliness and safety of specimen collection room.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Competencies:

• Knowledge of specimen collection principles and standards.
• Knowledge of specimen collection safety, cleanliness and infection control policies and regulations.
• Knowledge of specimen collection devices utilized by facility.
• Knowledge of specimen collection equipment uses and maintenance.
• Accuracy – Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
• Communication – Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Computer Skills – Proficient ability to use a computer and electronic medical record.
• Confidentiality – Maintain patient, team member and employer confidentiality. Comply with all HIPAA regulations.
• Customer Service Oriented – Friendly, cheerful and helpful to patients and others. Ability to meet patients and others needs while following office policies and procedures.
• Detail Oriented – Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task.
• Flexibility – Ability to adapt easily to changing conditions and work responsibilities.
• Positivity – Display a positive attitude and is a positive agent for change.
• Teamwork – Work as part of a team and collaborate with co-workers.
• Working Under Pressure – Ability to complete assigned tasks under stressful situations.

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate’s Degree or higher preferred. 
• Phlebotomy experience preferred.

Certification and Licensure:

• Phlebotomy certification or licensed nurse.

Employee Benefits:

• 10 Vacation days.
• 10 Federal Holidays off.
• 6 Sick days.
• 401K with 4% matching.
• Life insurance policy.
• Continuing Education.
• Health Insurance Reimbursement Plan.