Lab Phlebotomist (Float)

Laboratory Phlebotomist The Laboratory Phlebotomist is responsible for the collection of patient specimens for laboratory testing. This is executed by following proper guidelines for safe handling of blood, body fluids and hazardous chemicals, properly recording lab testing, quality control and assurance, maintaining appropriate inventory levels of reagents and supplies. Essential Functions Demonstrates ability to perform clean venipunctures. Demonstrates ability to perform capillary collections. Follows proper guidelines for safe handling of blood, body fluids and hazardous chemicals. Demonstrates knowledge of procedures and practices. Demonstrates knowledge of ongoing quality assurance activities in the office and documents breaches of quality as they occur. Maintains appropriate inventory levels of reagents and supplies. Identifies problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results and either corrects the problems or immediately notifies the Clinic Operations Manager and Clinical Laboratory Operations Manager. Documents all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from the laboratory’s established performance specifications. Documents in charts for “lab only” visits. Has complete understanding of LIS, including ordering test, rejecting test, locating and printing result reports. Other duties as assigned. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Excellent phlebotomy skills. Outpatient facility or physician office experience. Education & Experience Phlebotomist/Medical Assistant with 2 years of clinical lab experience preferred. One year phlebotomy preferred. Phlebotomy certification is preferred but not required. High school diploma required. Physical Requirements Job Title: Physical Activity Required.Amount of time: None, Less than 1/3 (Occasionally), 1/3 to 2/3 (Frequently), More than 2/3 (Regularly).Tasks: Standing, Walking, Sitting, Fingering or manual dexterity, Repetitive finger motion, Lifting or exerting force (Up to 10 pounds, Up to 25 pounds, Up to 50 pounds, Up to 100 pounds, Over 100 pounds), Reaching or stretching, Climbing or balancing, Crouching or stooping, Speaking, Hearing, Seeing (with correction). #J-18808-Ljbffr Astera Cancer Care