Senior phlebotomist - hospital

Job Responsibilities

Verifies test requisitions by comparing information with nursing station log; brings discrepancies to the attention of unit personnel.

Verifies patient by reading patient identification.

Obtains blood specimens by performing venipunctures and finger sticks.

Maintains specimen integrity by using aseptic technique, following department procedures; observing isolation procedures.

Tracks collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection; maintains daily tallies of collections performed.

Maintains quality results by following department procedures and testing schedule; recording results in the quality‑control log; identifying and reporting needed changes.

Maintains safe, secure, and healthy work environment by following standards and procedures; complying with legal regulations.

Resolves unusual test orders by contacting the physician, pathologist, nursing station, or reference laboratory; referring unresolved orders back to the originator for further clarification; notifying supervisor of unresolved orders.

Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations.

Enhances phlebotomy department and hospital reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.

Works with PHI on a regular basis both in paper and electronic form and has access to various technologies to access PHI in order to perform the job.

Requirements

Minimum of 5 years of phlebotomy experience

BS/BA degree (preferred)

High School Diploma (or equivalent) required

Phlebotomy Certificate (if required by State)

Hard Skills

Venipuncture

Finger Sticks

Specimen Tracking

Quality Control

Aseptic Technique

Soft Skills

Attention to Detail

Problem Solving

Communication

Certifications & Qualifications

Phlebotomy Certificate

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