Certified Phlebotomy Technician

Responsibilities

• perform skin puncture or venipuncture on patients of all ages for the purpose of obtaining a blood specimen for analysis in the clinical laboratory
• perform computer data entry, filing, telephone communication and other clerical duties
• possess adequate knowledge of the terminology of tests ordered in the laboratory
• demonstrate good communication skills and telephone etiquette in greeting patients and other visitors in a polite and friendly manner
• demonstrate proper phlebotomy technique and the use of equipment in collecting specimens from newborns to geriatric patients
• process microbiology, immunology, hematology, coagulation, urinalysis, chemistry and blood bank specimens
• process specimens for referral to reference laboratories
• stock and order routine supplies
• maintain the cleanliness of storage areas, trays, centrifuges, refrigerators, freezers and work areas
• process or load specimens on automated laboratory instrumentation in accordance with established policy and procedures
• may assist to Pick up samples at hospital/ OR, assist lab specialty in sorting out samples for analysis and put away samples, assist pathology, inventory, replenish supplies, order supplies, mail pick-up/delivery, faxing, answering phone, product deliveries, etc.
• may work multi-departments or night shift/graveyard shift
• may be delegated as a Phlebotomy Lead
• other tasks or responsibilities may be assigned by the department manager/director

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, or equivalent, required
• Completion of a formal phlebotomy training program or equivalent on-the-job training with documented competency required
• Certification as a Phlebotomy Technician required
• BLS certification within forty-five days of hire and maintained current, according to hospital requirement
• Minimum of one year of clinical laboratory experience, preferred