Phlebotomy Technician - Correctional Health

Location: Jail Main Clinic

Provides collection of blood specimens from patients and assumes responsibility for processing of specimens, data entry and point of care testing following established standards and practices.

Education:

-Must have a high school diploma or U.S. equivalent.

-Must have completed a formal phlebotomy training course.

Experience:

-None

Equivalent Experience:

-May substitute equivalent work experience for formal phlebotomy training course as stated above.

Certification/Registration/Licensure:

- Must have a current Heartsaver CPR course completion card within 90 days of hire and/or placement in job. from one of the following:

-American Heart Association

-American Red Cross Rescuer

-Military Training Network.

Skills or Special Abilities

-Must be able to satisfactorily complete 90% of all collections within the 90 day probationary period.

-Must be able to maintain accurate records and logs.

-Must be able to demonstrate a working knowledge of a personal computer and be able to learn and efficiently use required software.

-Must be able to demonstrate effective organizational skills.

-Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skill in meeting age related and handicapped patients' needs.

-Must be able to cooperate with patients, visitors and hospital staff.

-Must be able to handle detailed work and maintain a pleasant demeanor while under pressure and stress.

-Must have clear speech, normal hearing and good visual acuity.

-Must be able to move rapidly from one location to the next.

-Must be able to make decisions and solve problems.

Requisition ID: 990506