Phlebotomist

Phlebotomist

Under general supervision, collect blood samples from patients for laboratory tests.

Job Description:

Purpose:

Under general supervision, collect blood samples from patients for laboratory tests.

Duties, Functions and Responsibilities:

Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.

• Collect blood samples from adult and pediatric patients for laboratory testing.
• Receive and organize requests for blood collection.
• Distribute blood to proper laboratory section after collection for testing.
• Gather supplies and equipment necessary for collection of blood samples.
• Clean laboratory glassware or other equipment.
• Keep blood collection area and phlebotomy trays clean and restocked for future use.
• Record blood collection statistics for documentation

Responsibilities - Supervisor and/or Leadership Exercised:

None.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.

• Knowledge of medical laboratory operations.
• Knowledge of phlebotomy procedures and techniques.
• Skill in obtaining blood specimens from patients under a variety of patient conditions.
• Skill in accurately recording information concerning specimens.
• Skill in understanding and following written and oral instructions.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with hospital

Minimum Qualifications:

Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent plus six (6) months training or experience in phlebotomy collections

Licenses and Certifications Required:

None.

Physical Requirements:

Moderate. Tasks involve bending, lifting, walking, carrying, or using a force equal to lifting up to fifty (50) pounds.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Phlebotomy Certification
• Phlebotomy experience with pediatric patients and persons who use IV drugs
• Bilingual English and Spanish
• Data entry experience (eClinicaWorks or other electronic health record)