Phlebotomist/PRN/3rd Shift/Sherman

Major Responsibilities:

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  Verifies positive patient identification to ensure patient safety. Assesses patient reactions to specimen procurement.
  
  



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  Performs venipuncture and collects other specimens from newborn, pediatric, and adult patients according to established protocol. Obtains medical assistance when judged necessary.
  
  



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  Obtains specimens according to priority and scheduled draw times. Ensures completion of specimen collection functions according to protocol.
  
  



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  Ensures that specimens are properly labeled and suitable for testing. Resolves specimen identification and/or requisition problems and clarifies requests.
  
  



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  Answers and screens telephone calls. Assists with inventory and maintains supplies and/or equipment.
  
  



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  Accepts specimens from a variety of internal and external customers. Receives and sorts specimens. Responds to additional specimen procurement requests via pager or other means.
  
  



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  Orders and verifies test requests. Documents appropriate information for quality assurance/improvement according to established protocol.
  
  



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  Reviews various pending and management reports. Generates and distributes reports
  
  



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  Provides assistance in support of billing and other business functions.
  
  



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  Instructs employees and students in phlebotomy and data entry.
  
  



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  Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served.
  
  

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  High school diploma or equivalent
  
  

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  1 year phlebotomy experience, preferred
  
  

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  Basic computer skills including experience using computer software applications.
  
  



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  Keyboarding and typing skills.
  
  



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  Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Good listening skills.
  
  



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  Ability to work in a fast paced environment and to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
  
  



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  Demonstrated customer service skills to interface effectively with physicians, patients, visitors, and other healthcare employees.
  
  

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  Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job.
  
  



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  Frequently lifts up to 10 lbs. Occasionally lifts up to 50 lbs.
  
  



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  Must be able to sit, stand, walk and bend the majority of the workday.
  
  



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  May be exposed to mechanical, electrical, chemical, radioactive and/or infectious agents.
  
  



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  Will be exposed to human blood and body fluids.
  
  



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  Must wear appropriate lab coat, gloves, gowns and eye and face protection as needed.