Overview

• Performs basic assigned laboratory tasks.
• Obtains specimens from the patient/donor to perform the testing required by the physician/client.
• Prepares the samples for testing/transport, test samples, and reports results/dispatch to the designated personnel/client.
• Maintains all certifications required by the laboratory and performs all duties while maintaining the Standards of the Laboratory, Corporation, Regulatory and Accrediting Agencies.
• Proves competent in the laboratory by passing all competency examinations required by the laboratory.
• Phlebotomist reports to the Laboratory Administrative Director or designee and does not supervise anyone.
• This position has direct contact with patients and other hospital personnel.

Responsibilities

• Performs phlebotomy (venipuncture, finger stick, heel stick, and bleeding time) according to established procedure.
• Identifies patients and properly labels specimen tubes.
• Determines priority of STAT draws. Ensures timely transport of all patient specimens for testing.
• Utilizes computers as appropriate in completing assigned functions.
• Helps co-workers when needed and communicates with laboratory departments when needed to ensure an orderly work flow.
• Under supervision will help in the training of new employees and student interns at the hospital in the performance of phlebotomy duties.
• Follows all organizational and department or unit policies and procedures.
• Attends all required Safety Training programs and can describe his/her responsibilities related to general safety, department/service safety and specific job-related hazards.
• Responsibly follows the Hospital Exposure Control Plans/Blood borne and Airborne Pathogens.
• Demonstrates respect and regard for dignity of all patients, families, visitors, and fellow employees to ensure a professional, responsible, and courteous environment.
• Promotes effective working relations and works effectively as part of a department/unit team inter- and intra-departmentally to facilitate the department’s/unit’s ability to meet its goals and objectives.
• Will greet patients and answer phones in the outpatient lab when required.
• Is responsible for the daily cleaning of equipment and maintaining neatness throughout the department.
• Records daily temperatures of all refrigerators in the phlebotomy areas.
• Organizes assigned work and accurately completes workload.
• Performs various pre-analytical functions of specimens (collection, labeling, transport, processing), including Custody and Control Drug Screens.
• Assists in keeping supplies at stock level.
• Completes daily log sheets.
• Clerical: answers telephones, takes messages, performs any related data entry, gives reports, reprints reports, makes photocopies, faxes reports, and files orders.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE

• Successful completion of an approved phlebotomy training program; OR
• One year or prior acceptable experience in laboratory technique, covering at least fifty percent of the clinical duties, which will be required in the job.