Phlebotomist II

Phlebotomist II

Summary: The main function of a phlebotomist is to assist in performing various assigned duties, trouble shooting, training and making work flow recommendations.

Position Responsibilities:

• Experience doing blood draws, labeling specimens, centrifuging specimens, recording maintenance data and decontamination, updating patient information, etc.

• Collects and stores specimens according to established procedures.

• Properly explains in a clear but courteous manner the process of the venipuncture (blood drawing) and or other specimen collection (ex. urine or fecal) as required.

• Demonstrate technique/s using straight needles and/or butterfly needles.

• Fully understand all of the physicians' orders.

• Matches laboratory requisition forms to specimen tubes.

• Label, centrifuge, split, and freeze specimens as required by test order.

• Check all test requisitions or computer label against script to ensure 100% correct.

• Package specimens for transport.

• Stores specimen sample according to required temperature, places samples in appropriate collection container/ tube, accurately labels, follows different procedures as outlined by specific to protocol deemed necessary for transport to maintain integrity of the specimen.

• Understand and comply with OSHA and DEP regulations.

• Attend annual department trainings.

• Answer telephone calls, read laboratory results to satisfy inquiries.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Valid Phlebotomy certification for the state where you will be employed as required in some states.

• 2-4 years of experience.

• Pediatric blood draw experience.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.

• High School Diploma or GED.