Phlebotomist

Position Summary

Performs routine and special blood specimen collection for all age-specific patients.

Accountabilities

• Collects products or specimens for basic procedures and may perform point-of-care testing using proper techniques.
• Follows strict principles of asepsis and antisepsis.
• Aids in the care of the patient prior to, during and after specimen collection.
• Determines, from like samples, combinations of tests and the associated acceptable minimum volumes.
• Knowledgeable of pre-analytic variables, which may affect specimen analysis.
• Familiar with test synonyms and abbreviations, and cross-references tests to specimen types.
• Utilizes laboratory computer information system to include all work aides and shortcuts within the system.
• Utilizes quality assurance data to enhance the services rendered by the section.
• Recommends changes in procedures to address quality issues and provide customer/patient satisfaction.
• Performs and documents quality control procedures.
• Acts as a resource and is a liaison between phlebotomy staff and Laboratory / Point of Care Team.
• Cross-trained in defined core job functions and patient care departments.
• Routinely performs difficult specimen collections, such as re-draws and misses.
• Assists in the training of new associates or students.
• As needed, performs all pre-analytic tasks associated with sample preparation including, but not limited to, centrifugation, decanting, and specimen packaging.
• Maintains established hospital and departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance, safety, environmental and infection control.
• Complies with requirements of accreditation and regulatory agencies by attending mandatory in-services and continuing laboratory education and participating in continuous quality improvement.
• Maintains and upgrades personal professional development.
• Maintains appropriate par levels and organizes supplies and equipment in work areas as assigned.
• Notifies appropriate associate when re-order levels are reached, and equipment needs to be repaired.
• Maintains protocols and procedures for excellent patient care and follows guidelines for infection control management.
• Demonstrates good teamwork.
• Willingly accepts adjustments to assignments and adapts willingly to changes in workflow and processes.
• Provides excellent customer service incorporating Insight’s core values.
• Performs other duties as directed or assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Education: High School diploma or equivalent.
• Licenses/Certifications/Experience: A diploma from an accredited phlebotomy training institute OR one year phlebotomy experience. Successful completion of an academic program which included substantial practical clinical phlebotomy experience (i.e.: 3+ week clinical student rotation program in a hospital setting).
• Preferred Qualifications: Professional registration preferred [i.e., PBT(ASCP)] 1 year experience in a high-volume phlebotomy environment.