Phlebotomist

Description

Performs phlebotomy functions and non-technical duties in areas including the hospital laboratory, outpatient and clinic services.

Essential Job Functions:

• Performs phlebotomy (venipuncture, finger stick, heal stick, and bleeding time) according to established procedure.

• Identifies patients and properly labels specimen tubes.

• Determines priority of STAT draws. Ensures timely transport of all patient specimens to lab for testing.

• Helps co-workers when needed and communicates with laboratory departments when needed to ensure an orderly work flow.

• Follows hospital exposure control plans/blood borne and airborne pathogens.

• Maintains confidentiality of all hospital and patient information at all times. Follows HIPAA regulations and policies.

• Regular and predictable attendance is an essential job function.

• Communicate with patients, families and co-workers in person, in writing and on telephone.

Minimum Qualifications:

• One year of phlebotomy experience, preferred

• Must be able to prioritize and multitask.

PRN, as needed

CHV is EOE