Phlebotomist

Phlebotomist

The Phlebotomist performs phlebotomy and finger stick procedures for the purpose of obtaining blood for laboratory analysis. Primary laboratory representative with the public.

Desired/Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Medical Assistant Degree preferred

Specific skills & abilities:

• Two years related work experience.
• Medical terminology extremely helpful

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

1. Responsibly for performing venipunctures and finger sticks in accordance with written policies and procedures.
2. Responsible for accurately identifying patients and properly labeling and handling specimens.
3. Determines and draws the proper collection tubes for tests requested.
4. Responsible for monitoring phlebotomy supplies and notifying manager when replenishing needed.
5. Able to correctly enter new patients into the laboratory information system and properly order tests on existing patients. Designate in system where send out tests are sent. Able to print and fax reports through system.
6. Maintain a safe working environment by strict adherence to company safety policies and procedures. Is alert to the existence of safety hazards and reports any unsafe conditions to the safety officer. Keeps phlebotomy area clean and well stocked.
7. Able to assist the other lab staff with a variety of tasks when applicable such as answering the phone, balancing lab billing, ordering send out tests, coordinating patient care with the physicians and nurses, helping with blood product distribution.
8. All other duties as assigned.