Phlebotomist

Job Description

Job Description

Join Our Team as a Phlebotomist!

At United WestLabs, Inc., our phlebotomists play a vital role in delivering exceptional patient care and service. Working under the direction of the Phlebotomy Supervisor, you will perform phlebotomy services with professionalism, compassion, and attention to quality while supporting a safe, efficient, and patient-focused environment. We are seeking individuals who are committed to excellence, teamwork, and creating a positive experience for every patient.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Perform phlebotomy professionally, competently and with compassion for the patient. 

2. Maintain a safe and clean environment for all staff members and patients, including without limitation,
collecting and disposing of specimens and other contaminated material in
accordance with established policies and procedures and with adherence to the
appropriate standards of infection control and body fluid precautions and
protective equipment when necessary. 

3. Ensure that requisitions are completed properly, and the patient demographic, diagnosis, insurance and
physician information are included on or attached to the requisitions. Diagnostic information shall be in a
narrative or ICD-9 code format and valid only if legible. 

4. If a patient is a Medicare patient, you must review the National Coverage Decisions (“NCD”) and Local
Medical review Policies (“LMRP”) for the tests ordered on the requisition form
to determine if an Advance Beneficiary Notice (“ABN”) must be completed. If the form is needed, correctly complete the
form with the patient. 

5. Ensure that the Medicare Secondary Form (“MSP”) is completed when necessary. 

6. Accurately collect all specimens necessary to fulfill the clients’ lab orders. 

7. Provide accurate communication to clients and their staff regarding the proper ordering of lab