Phlebotomist 1

Phlebotomist 1

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED (Required)
• Phlebotomy (Intermediate)
• Specimen Collection (Intermediate)
• Patient Assessment (Intermediate)
• Customer Service (Novice)

Responsibilities

• Performs patient check-in procedure and updates patient information as necessary in registration system.
• When applicable, places generic manual orders and sends to Specimen Receiving or to the Patient Service Specialist for accessioning.
• Instructs patients on proper collection of urine, stool, sputum and saliva specimens, and provides appropriate collection supplies.
• Administers oral solutions for glucose tolerance testing according to established training and identifies the best method for retrieving blood samples and other specimens.
• Demonstrates Credo behaviors in all interactions including explaining blood draw procedures to patients, answering any questions about the process and assisting patients, co-workers and internal customers as appropriate.
• Verifies patient identification with two identifiers both before and after venipuncture, labeling tubes immediately following the venipuncture in front of the patient.
• Maintains specimen integrity by using aseptic technique, following department procedures and obtains blood specimens by performing venipunctures and capillary sticks according to age specific guidelines.
• Processes specimens to prepare them for laboratory testing, to include centrifuging and aliquoting of blood samples. Packages and stores specimens appropriately for transport using guidance from lab test directories.
• Takes responsibility for safety checks, supply management and assists with training. preceptor to students and new hires.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications

No preferred qualifications provided.