Phlebotomist

Job Description

Job Description

No prior experience or certification required - On-the-job Training Available!

General Information:

Job title: Lab Phlebotomist

Schedules available:

• Part-time 1, 48 hours per pay period; day shift - scheduled Monday-Friday; Helps cover weekends as needed and holiday rotation.
• Part-time 1, 64 hours per pay period; night shift - works 7 days on, 7 days off. Every other weekend, work any holiday that falls on scheduled week on.

Position Summary:

The Phlebotomist position draws blood from hospital patients so tests can be performed and doctors can make diagnoses.

Position Responsibilities:

• Send out all pathology and cytology, bone marrow biopsies, and fine needle aspirates.
• Review and input patients' demographics for pathology. Review and print pathology reports and input histology charges as they come in.
• Order tests and prepare them to standards.
• Check lab orders to make sure orders are correct, confirm physicians on the orders, and make changes if any are needed.
• Perform venipuncture blood draws, heel sticks, and finger pokes; verify patients' information, do drug screens, do breathalyzers, and keep phlebotomist updated with changes and new protocols.
• Perform other duties as requested.

Position Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Phlebotomy training preferred.
• DOT breathalyzer certification preferred.
• Exceptional accuracy and attention to detail required.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• Intermediate proficiency with computers is required
• Comprehensive phlebotomy skills.
• Knowledge of lab protocols.
• Self-starter with compassion and excellent interpersonal communication and problem-solving skills.