Medical Lab Technician

PhlebotomistPerforms specimen collection on adult and pediatric patients including venous, capillary, and blood culture samples. Orders laboratory tests in the laboratory information system, processes, files requisitions, answers telephone, general clerical duties, and customer service. Performs legal drug testing collection and breath alcohol testing, as needed. Trains new employees and phlebotomy students, as needed. Follows all hospital and laboratory policies and procedures.QualificationsHigh School Diploma or GED (Required)Work Experience1 year of phlebotomy experience in a hospital setting (Preferred)Licenses and CertificationsRequired Certifications/Licensures: Not ApplicableEssential FunctionsDOCUMENTATION:Documents and submits required information and data in a timely fashion. Clearly and accurately documents designated processes, policies, products, service offerings, etc. Ensures that documentation is tailored to expected readers / users. Uses correct terminology. Conforms to required style and format.DRUG SCREEN & BREATH ALCOHOL COLLECTION/COURIER PICKUP:Collect chain of custody specimens for drug screen and breath alcohol testing, using required collection and identification protocols. Ensures that specimen type is suitable for the requested test. As needed, act as courier to pick up and deliver outreach specimens. Requires minimum age and current satisfactory MVR background check. Ensures correct specimen type and correct specimen temperature for transport.BLOOD COLLECTION:Perform venipuncture and capillary collections. Correctly identifies patient using two identifiers. Utilizes bar code scanning device to ensure correct identification. Collects the proper tubes for each specimen, in the proper sequence.SPECIMEN RECEIPT:Receive and accession specimens into laboratory/hospital computer system. Correctly documents the receipt of each specimen in the Laboratory Information System.LABORATORY CLERICAL FUNCTIONS:Answers phone calls for test results, specimen requirements and general information using the lab computer and other resources. Maintains patient confidentiality. Performs routine clerical duties as needed.Additional DutiesAdheres to the hospital and departmental attendance and punctuality guidelines. Performs all job responsibilities in alignment with the core values, mission and vision of the organization. Performs other duties as required and completes all job functions as per departmental policies and procedures. Maintains current knowledge in present areas of responsibility (i.e., self education, attends ongoing educational programs). Attends staff meetings and completes mandatory in-services and requirements and competency evaluations on time. Demonstrates competency at all levels in providing care to all patients based on age, sex, weight, and demonstrated needs. For non-clinical areas, has attended training and demonstrates usage of age- specific customer service skills. Wears protective clothing and equipment as appropriate.