LABORATORY ASSISTANT/PHLEBOTOMIST--FCC

Laboratory Assistant/Phlebotomist--FCC

Job Category: Laboratory Requisition Number: LABOR003204

Description

All aspects of Reference Lab functions within the Graves Gilbert Clinic Laboratory; Phlebotomy duties on occasion. This position will float between Scottsville Rd. and FCC Walk in Clinic.

Key Responsibilities:

• Performs phlebotomy procedures with high focus on attention to detail; properly identifying the patient prior to obtaining the specimen and accurate labeling of the specimen.
• Performs EKGs as well as assistance with other laboratory functions.
• Releasing orders from LIS on patients.
• Maintains the necessary precautions to follow bloodborne pathogen guidelines.
• Entering orders on patients in the LIS.
• Monitors and reports equipment functionality to appropriate personnel.
• May assist in orienting new employees or students regarding functions of the department.
• May involve some Medical Assisting duties.
• On occasion, may involve assisting satellite laboratory locations.
• Other duties as necessary or assigned

Qualifications:

• May have 1 or more years of college or vocational or technical school training without a degree or certification AMT, ASCP, NCA or similar certification in phlebotomy helpful but not required.
• Demonstrates outstanding interpersonal relations and effective communication skills
• Must be willing to travel between satellite locations with reliable transportation.
• Experience in phlebotomy is highly preferred.
• Customer service experience highly preferred.

Education:

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Certified Nursing Assistant experience helpful but not required.

Graves-Gilbert Clinic