Laboratory - Phlebotomist

Job TitleRequired Certifications: BLC CPT State LicenseVariable Shift Schedule: May be scheduled for 8, 10, or 12 hour shifts. Guarantee of 40 hours per week. Weekend Scheduling: Could be every weekend or every other weekend depending on census and staffing.Possible Shift Start Times: 0700-1400; Possible Overnight Scheduling: 2100-2300 start time. Nights are 10 hours, but weekend nights may be 12 hours as needed.Collects blood specimens, as well as receives, handles and processes specimens for laboratory testing. Interacts with patients of diverse ages, backgrounds, values, beliefs and behavior. Receives, sorts and accessions specimens, assigning to appropriate pre-analytic and analytic workflow. Completes computerized tasks related to patient registration and/or test order entry, specimen collection, receiving and processing. Performs basic post-analytic tasks, including distributing reports, storing and/or retrieving specimens. Completes quality-related tasks such as documentation of work, maintaining a clean, stocked and safe work area, and monitoring pending work, as well as escalating priority work. Operates and/or uses basic pre-analytic lab equipment. Adheres to all local/state/federal regulations, codes, policies and procedures to ensure privacy and safety while delivering optimal patient care.