Phlebotomist

About the role

The Phlebotomist provides expertise in blood draws and specimen preparation. Their ability to put patients at ease and obtain sufficient samples with minimal discomfort to patients across a wide demographic is critical to our commitment to high quality care for our patients and those of our partners.

Responsibilities

• Experience doing blood draws, labeling specimens, centrifuging specimens, recording maintenance data and decontamination, updating patient information, etc.
• Collects and stores specimens according to established procedures.
• Properly explains in a clear but courteous manner the process of the venipuncture (blood drawing) and/or other specimen collection (e.g., urine or fecal) as required.
• Demonstrates technique using straight needles and/or butterfly needles.
• Fully understands all physicians' orders.
• Matches laboratory requisition forms to specimen tubes; labels, centrifuges, splits, and freezes specimens as required by test order.
• Checks all test requisitions or computer labels against script to ensure 100% correctness.
• Packages specimens for transport.
• Stores specimen samples according to required temperature, places samples in appropriate collection containers/tubes, accurately labels, and follows different procedures as outlined by specific protocols deemed necessary for transport to maintain specimen integrity.
• Understands and complies with OSHA and DEP regulations.
• Wears appropriate attire including all PPE.
• Attends annual department trainings.
• Answers telephone calls and reads laboratory results to satisfy inquiries.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Valid Phlebotomy certification for the state where employed as required by state (CA, NV, WA & LA requires certification).
• Minimum of 6 months' work experience performing venipunctures in a fast-paced lab or hospital setting.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.

Preferred Qualifications

• Excellent patient interaction skills both in person and by phone.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to work independently.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

• Ability to sit or stand for long periods of time.
• Ability to lift 20 pounds.
• Frequent contact with water (hand washing and cleaning), biohazardous body fluids, and hazardous chemicals.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.