Phlebotomist

Job description

POSITION TITLE: Phlebotomist
DEPARTMENT: Ancillary


NATURE OF POSITION: The Phlebotomist performs waived testing and corresponding controls, and these which he/she has the required training. Also, this position assists with supply inventory and records.


MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- High school graduate or equivalent
- Training appropriate for the tests being administered


RESPONSIBILITES:
- Performs venipuncture on adults and pediatrics
- Performs capillary (finger, toe, heal) blood collection on adults and pediatrics
- Processes specimens according to test specifications
- Records workload and test results according to established lab protocols
- Processes pap smear results and keeps the tickler file for follow-up
- Performs waived and approved testing using appropriate equipment and materials
- Performs and appropriately documents quality control procedures, instrument
checks and maintenance reports
- Consults with supervisor when controls are out of range, test results are abnormal,
or when difficulties are encountered in testing procedure
- Maintains good working relationships with other employees and observes patient
confidentiality
- Protects the confidentiality of patients and their records at all times by complying
with the COFMC policies regarding patient confidentiality
- Performs all other duties as assigned

ORGANIZATION:
- Exhibits enthusiasm, a positive attitude, and professionalism in the workplace
- Handles personal conflict and works through it at the lowest possible level (first with
party/parties involved, then if necessary, with 3rd party mediation)
- Displays a friendly manner and is easy to approach
- Maintains a neat, clean, well-groomed, appearance and dresses in accordance with
the dress code policy
- Leaves personal problems out of the workplace
- Treats all co-workers with dignity and respect
- Abstains from gossip in the workplace
- Arrives on time and works through designated hours
- Completes tasks effectively, accurately and on time
- Demonstrates little or no absenteeism/follows leave guidelines
- Follows designated line of support
- Displays a willingness and flexibility to respond to unusual job-related demands
- Manages time well
- Recognizes and assists others in the work of the department, even though the work
may be outside of regular duties
- Shares equally in the workload of the department
- Works cooperatively with all team members and departments
- Works independently requesting assistance from supervisor only as needed
- Abstains from criticizing the Clinic (COFMC), colleagues and supervisors
- Demonstrates loyalty to the Clinic (COFMC)COFMC, colleagues and supervisors
- Demonstrates support of the mission and vision of the Clinic (COFMC)
- Accepts and participates in cross training
- Takes initiative to identify skill development needs
- Performs other duties as assigned