Phlebotomist

Job Description Pay Range: $18 - $23 per hour. Under minimal supervision, the successful candidate will be responsible for collecting and processing specimens from patients. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Performs phlebotomy and collects appropriate specimens from patients as ordered. Assures pre‑authorizations and completes appropriate consent (ABN) prior to collection of limited coverage tests. Maintains proper documentation as described by the quality assurance program, including accessioning logs, equipment records, and check‑lists. Maintains adequate inventory of supplies and ensures that all supplies are viable before use for patient collection. Sends specimens to reference laboratories for any testing not performed in‑house. Processes incoming orders for laboratory testing. Processes in‑house and incoming reports. Updates and files all daily paperwork, laboratory logs, and maintenance logs. Properly identifies and bands patients for blood product transfusion. Processes properly labeled specimens according to local blood bank policy. Operates designated laboratory equipment as directed. Uses equipment effectively, skillfully, and efficiently. Maintains equipment and work area as directed. Performs waived laboratory testing under CLIA guidelines for personnel. Records proper lot numbers of all controls, calibrators, and reagents for waived laboratory tests. Complies with regulatory agency standards. Adheres to all OSHA compliance laws and Universal Precaution procedures. Properly disposes of hazardous materials. Maintains a clean working environment and restocks the phlebotomy and laboratory area as needed. Maintains confidentiality of all information related to patients and medical staff. Minimum Qualifications Entry‑level position requiring no prior experience. High school diploma or equivalent is required. Licensure from an accredited school of phlebotomy is recommended. Current state licensure, if applicable. Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations will be offered to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Physical demands of this job typically require full range of body motion including manual and finger dexterity and eye‑hand coordination in operation and manipulation of complex laboratory equipment. Requires sitting/standing for extensive periods of time with the use of hands to finger, handle, or feel and arms to reach or carry. Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 40 lbs. Requires corrected vision, color perception and hearing to normal range. Requires legible handwriting. #J-18808-Ljbffr