Phlebotomist

Position Summary

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.

Principal Job Duties

• 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 (ex. urine or fecal) as required
  • Demonstrate technique/s using straight needles and/or butterfly needles
  • Fully understand all of the physicians' orders
  • Matches laboratory requisition forms to specimen tubes; label, centrifuge, split, and freeze specimens as required by test order
  • Checks all test requisitions or computer label against script to ensure 100% correct
  • Packages specimens for transport
  • Stores specimen sample according to required temperature, places samples in appropriate collection container/ tube, accurately labels, follows different procedures as outlined by specific to protocol deemed necessary for transport to maintain integrity of the specimen
  • Understands and complies with OSHA and DEP regulations
  • Wears appropriate attire including all PPE
  • Attends annual department trainings
  • Answer telephone calls, read laboratory results to satisfy inquiries
• Other duties as assigned

Education

• High School Diploma or GED
• Valid Phlebotomy certification for the state where employed as required by state (CA, NV, WA & LA requires certification)

Required Skills

• 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
• Frequent contact with water (hand washing and cleaning), biohazardous body fluids, and hazardous chemicals

Equal Opportunity Employer