Phlebotomist

Phlebotomist

Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Completion of an accredited phlebotomy training program of 6 months OR more phlebotomy experience

Responsibilities

• Collects and documents patient specimens to ensure accurate Clinical Laboratory testing
• Maintains storeroom, equipment and inventory
• Follows all established procedures for the collection of specimens to ensure accurate testing results
• Identifies patients according to procedure 100% of the time
• Collects appropriate specimens and volumes
• Maintains appropriate technical and organization skills in order to meet time commitments and provide for staff and patient safety
• Attends and participates in staff in-service meetings, committee meetings, or training sessions as necessary
• Completes all competency modules by required due date
• Follows all established safety procedures including universal precautions
• Skilled in all collection procedures (blood cultures, bleeding times, etc.)
• Provides accurate documentation for the collection of all patients assigned or documents why the collection was not completed as scheduled
• Provides documentation for floor assignments, pager assignments, rest periods and lunch breaks
• Provides computer documentation for specimens collected (verify specimens)
• Participates in the orientation of new employees
• Demonstrates positive interactions with all hospital staff
• Responds to phone and verbal requests for lab results and specimen collection requests in a polite and timely manner
• Assists with meeting the established TAT goals of the lab by timely collection of specimens, verifications, processing and delivery of specimens to technical areas
• Maintains equipment, inventory and storeroom to ensure productive sue of materials and space
• Notifies supervisor of low inventory levels
• Maintains specimen collection storeroom, laboratory and tray in a neat and orderly manner

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months phlebotomy experience Preferred