Clinical Lab Technician (Phlebotomist)

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform phlebotomy through venous and capillary puncture following established procedures and perform routine in-house laboratory studies.
• Organizes work by matching computer orders with specimen labeling; sorting specimens; checking labeling; logging specimens; arranging reports for delivery; keeping work surfaces clean and orderly.
• Maintains quality results by running standards and controls, verifying equipment function through routine equipment maintenance and advanced trouble shooting; calibrating equipment utilizing approved testing procedures; monitoring quality control measures and protocols.
• Prepare specimens for outside laboratory studies.
• Maintain knowledge of specimen collection devices and tubes.
• Maintain equipment, keep lab stocked with adequate supplies, and keeps work space organized.
• Sterilize medical equipment and maintain it in good working order.
• PRACTICE SAFE WORK PRACTICES BY USING PPE APPROPRIATELY.
• FOLLOW CLINIC GUIDELINES AND PROTOCOLS AND PARTICIPATE IN MAKING NEW ONES.
• SHARE INFORMATION GATHERED FROM PATIENTS WITH APPROPRIATE TEAM MEMBERS TO ASSIST IN COMPREHENSIVE CARE OF THE PATIENT.
• PROVIDE PATIENT EDUCATION EXPLAINING PROCEDURE TO PATIENT AND DOCUMENTING EDUCATION AS APPROPRIATE FOR TEST BEING PERFORMED.
• ASSIST WITH COMPLETION OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH VISITS FOLLOWING ESTABLISHED PROTOCOLS.
• Prepare and perform paperwork and clerical duties as necessary including answering phones, computer entry, etc.
• Manage personal inbox and assist with calling patients for lab test results.
• Participate in community health and disease prevention activities.
• Participate in daily Team Huddles with staff members as required or requested.
• Participate in staff development programs and promote team cohesiveness.
• TREAT STAFF, PRACTITIONERS, VISITORS, AND PATIENTS WITH DIGNITY AND RESPECT.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Certification as a Laboratory Technician, Phlebotomist, or Medical Assistant required AND at least 1 year of experience in the medical field or completion of an approved internship program OR equivalent combination of education and experience.

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

• Certification in CPR (preferred)