Phlebotomist

About the role

Performs all core functions within the phlebotomy section of the laboratory.

Responsibilities

• Collects products or specimens for basic procedures and performs point-of-care testing using proper techniques.
• Follows strict principles of asepsis and antisepsis.
• Assists 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-referencing 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 satisfaction.
• Performs and documents quality control procedures.
• Utilizes laboratory computer information system.
• 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.
• Performs, routinely, difficult specimen collections, such as re-draws and misses.
• 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.
• 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, specimen distribution, and specimen packaging.
• Outpatient Sites: Performs patient registration, maintains standing order renewals and performs other clerical duties as needed.
• Documents any changes in orders, reasons for cancellation or change in demographics.
• Performs other duties as directed or assigned.

Requirements

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of a formal phlebotomy training program or documented phlebotomy experience