Phlebotomist- Laboratory

Under the direction of the Laboratory Supervisor of Support Services, primary duties include Phlebotomy, Specimen Processing, and Customer Service. Position Requirements: High school diploma or GED. Recent graduate of a phlebotomy program and/or certification as a Phlebotomist preferred. Individuals new to healthcare are encouraged to apply and will participate in the onsite Phlebotomy Training Program. Specific skills, knowledge and/or competencies needed are: work independently, functional knowledge of the concepts of electronic information handling, attention to detail, thorough, concise, accurate documentation, function as a positive member of a team, handle multiple priorities in a high volume setting and handle confidential material with maturity, sensitivity and discretion.

Compensation

Phlebotomist:

Minimum Pay: $18.73

Maximum Pay: $29.04

Senior Phlebotomist:

Minimum Pay: $20.17

Maximum Pay: $31.27

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to determine phlebotomy technique appropriate for the age and condition of the patient, and to perform blood collection using the following methods: Venipuncture, Skin Puncture, Arterial Puncture.
• Follows the patient identification procedure.
• Performs phlebotomy on patients from all locations i.e. inpatient, outpatient, and pre-op.
• Follows the scripted dialogue using the "key words at the key times."
• Travels to health care agencies within the county and to private homes to perform phlebotomy. Must have reliable transportation when collecting from off-site locations.
• Schedules an efficient itinerary considering the needs of the patient and in cooperation with the supervisors.
• Receives specimens from various areas of the hospital, clinic, and outside providers into specimen receiving area, verifying proper specimen requirements and labeling.
• Performs duties involved with registering clinical specimens and ordering tests using the different computer systems.
• Delivers processed specimens to appropriate areas of the laboratory for testing.
• Prepares specimens that are shipped to reference laboratories.
• Provides customer service support for questions related to specimen requirements, test order entry, results, etc. to all customers in a professional manner.
• Uses proper requisitioning procedures to various health care agencies and ensures that the necessary materials for requisitioning are available.
• Assists in orienting new staff and student interns.
• Actively participates in in-service and continuing education programs to broaden general working knowledge.
• Participates on teams and special projects when asked.
• Upholds the Cheshire Medical Center/Dartmouth-Hitchcock Keene Standards of Performance.
• May be required to assume responsibilities of a lesser, equal or greater level.