Phlebotomist

Performs all specimen collection procedures and provides assistance to Department technical and clerical staff. Obtains blood and nonblood specimens, including urine, sputum, and throat swabs, for laboratory testing. Checks test requisitions or computer labels for correctness and completeness and reports discrepancies for correction. Verifies positive patient identification. Performs venipunctures and finger-sticks using aseptic technique and follows department and hospital isolation procedures. Ensures specimen requirements are met and maintains specimen integrity. Performs therapeutic drug-monitoring assay collections and verifies last dose/date/time with nursing personnel. Initials, dates, and times all collections. Accessions and processes specimens for laboratory testing. Maintains competency in specimen collection, patient identification, labeling, specimen integrity, and LIS documentation. Reassures patients and ensures comfort before leaving the bedside or releasing patients. Delivers verified specimens to appropriate areas and orders venipuncture collection in the LIS. Performs specimen collection at off-site locations, other healthcare facilities, and hospital-sponsored special programs. Provides specimen collection information to requesting clients using the Laboratory Specimen Collection Manual and laboratory rolodex. Queries the LIS for telephone requests for patient results and documents appropriately. Assists with training students and new staff in specimen collection procedures, including LIS aspects. Performs other related duties and special projects assigned by the supervisor or director. Requirements High School Diploma or equivalent required. Completion of a NAACLS approved phlebotomy program preferred. Phlebotomist certification with ASCP or AMT preferred. Demonstrates the knowledge necessary to provide care appropriate to any age-related needs of the patients served on assigned unit. Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development appropriate to the patient population served. Able to assess and interpret data about the patient’s status in order to identify each patient’s needs and provide the appropriate care, including age-related care, needed by the neonate, pediatric, adolescent and/or geriatric patient group. Varying shifts/weekends scheduled. 32 scheduled weekly hours. Core Competencies Demonstrates expertise in specimen collection procedures, including venipunctures and finger-sticks, while ensuring patient comfort and specimen integrity. Maintains proficiency in laboratory information systems (LIS) documentation and provides age-appropriate care across diverse patient populations. Highest-signal resume keywords Phlebotomy Certification Specimen Collection Procedures Patient Identification Laboratory Information System (LIS) Aseptic Technique Hard Skills Venipuncture Finger-Stick Collection Specimen Processing Therapeutic Drug-Monitoring Assay Collections Specimen Integrity Maintenance Soft Skills Patient Reassurance Communication Training and Mentoring Certifications & Qualifications Phlebotomist Certification ASCP Certification AMT Certification Industry Keywords Specimen Collection Patient Care Age-Related Needs Growth and Development Principles Tools & Technologies Laboratory Specimen Collection Manual LIS Documentation #J-18808-Ljbffr