Phlebotomist

Description

The OB/GYN/Infertility Phlebotomist at Atlanta Center for Reproductive Medicine (ACRM) is responsible for the daily management of OB/GYN/Infertility patients. Responsibilities include obtaining blood samples by venipuncture, specimen processing, and tracking results. The role requires quality assurance and maintenance activities, and compliance with OSHA and CLIA regulations.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required
• Phlebotomy training through a Certified MA/Phlebotomy program
• Minimum 1 year of phlebotomy experience in a hospital or clinical setting preferred
• Proficiency and good technique in phlebotomy and specimen processing
• Strong computer skills and ability to use basic office equipment
• Strong ability to follow procedures and protocols
• Organized with a strong ability to multi-task, prioritize, have strong attention to detail, and strong ability to utilize time efficiently
• Independent and team player with excellent customer service skills
• Excellent communication skills and ability to maintain confidentiality

Requirements

• Must demonstrate proficiency and good technique in phlebotomy and specimen processing
• Strong computer skills and ability to use basic office equipment
• Strong ability to follow procedures and protocols is essential
• Must be organized with a strong ability to multi-task, prioritize, have strong attention to detail, and strong ability to utilize time efficiently
• Must have a strong ability to act independently as well as be able to work effectively in a team
• Must have excellent customer service skills, exhibiting courteous, compassionate, and respectful treatment of internal and external customers at all times
• Must consistently display a positive attitude and flexibility in changing situations
• Must have excellent communication skills and make it a priority to consistently communicate positively and professionally with all staff members, physicians and patients
• Must demonstrate the ability to be a team player and possess a willingness to perform duties that are assigned or delegated in a timely manner
• Participate in identifying problems and suggesting solutions
• Maintain confidentiality of all work information
• Maintain strict confidentiality for all patient and clinic information, consistent with established security and confidentiality policies and HIPAA regulations at all times

Work Environment

This job operates in a professional office and clinical setting with frequent use of medical instrumentation and equipment, supplies and materials. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, including computer keyboards and mice; telephones, photocopiers, scanners, and filing cabinets. The duties of this position involves an inherent potential for mucous membrane or skin contact with blood, body fluids or tissues or a potential for spills and splashes from them. Appropriate protective measures are required for every employee engaged in these tasks. The duties of this position also involve occasionally exerting 75 pounds of force and/or up to 35 pounds of force frequently. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk, see and hear. The employee is frequently required to sit; is frequently required to stand and/or walk; use hands and fingers to grasp, pick, pinch, type: and reach with arms and hands. Employee is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading; operation of standard office and clinical machines and equipment.