Phlebotomist

Position Overview:

The Phlebotomist serves patients by identifying the best method for retrieving specimens; preparing specimens for laboratory testing; performing screening procedures.

Essential Functions:

• Always identifies correct patients by requesting the patient to state his/her full name, date of birth, and comparing that to the name on the order or requisition.
• Verifies test requisitions by comparing information with EMR and bringing discrepancies to the attention of the ordering provider.
• Obtains blood specimens consistently by performing venipunctures.
• Maintains specimen integrity by using aseptic technique, following department procedures; observing isolation procedures.
• Tracks collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection.
• Maintains quality results by following department procedures; identifying and reporting needed changes.
• Maintains safe, secure, and healthy work environment by following standards and procedures; complying with legal regulations.
• Performs all procedures in a professional manner.
• Resolves unusual test orders by contacting the physician or reference laboratory; referring unresolved orders back to the originator for further clarification; notifying supervisor of unresolved orders.
• Maintains outstanding labs on a daily basis.
• Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations.
• Serves and protects our team by adhering to professional standards, policies and procedures, federal, state, and local requirements, and jcaho standards.
• Enhances phlebotomy lab by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests and exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.
• Performs additional tasks as assigned by manager.

Requirements

Qualifications:

• High school degree or equivalent
• CPT Certification preferred but not required
• 1 year of experience in phlebotomy preferred but not required
• Prior experience in a medical office or hospital setting preferred

Work environment and Physical demands:

Ability to work in an environment with exposure to potentially dangerous/infectious materials and situations that require following extensive safety may be required and/or hours may be shortened as business needs dictate. Ability to perform moderate physical activity. May require handling/lifting objects (up to 50 pounds) or standing/sitting/walking for more than four (4) hours per day. Prolonged use of the telephone may be required.