Phlebotomist

About the role

Collect, identify, label, process, and transport blood specimens while following proper patient identification, infection control, and safety procedures. Provide professional and compassionate care to patients of varying ages and health conditions. Work is performed primarily in a clinical laboratory setting with exposure to biological specimens, chemicals, reagents, laboratory equipment, and biological waste. Position requires frequent standing, walking, sitting, bending, reaching, and repetitive use of hands for handling tissue specimens, laboratory instruments, and equipment. Employee may be required to lift and carry laboratory supplies and equipment weighing up to 20 pounds. Position requires close visual attention and fine motor skills when embedding and sectioning tissue and operating laboratory equipment.

Responsibilities

• Collect blood samples from patients
• Practice proper patient identification, especially when working on hospital floors
• Label vials with patient names and dates
• Decipher the best method for drawing blood depending on the specific patient
• Transport all specimen samples to a nearby laboratory
• Centrifuge blood samples in accordance with applicable state regulations and requirements
• Work with a large number of patients varying in age and health status
• Practice infection control and Personal Protective Equipment standards
• Complete extensive standardized training and demonstrate competency to perform each job function and commit to perform only those tasks for which documented training has been completed
• Provide instruction and training as requested following designation of Preceptor/Instructor status
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Must have a high school equivalent and completion of an approved program by the certifying body
• Must possess a certification and registration as a Phlebotomy Technician from one of the following certifying agencies: the American Society of Clinical Pathology (PBT-ASCP), the American Medical Technologists (RPT-AMT), American Certification Agency (CPT- ACA), American Medical Certification Association (PTC-AMCA), National Center for Competency Testing (NCPT-NCCT/MMCI), or National Health career Association (CPT-NHA)
• Must have an Active BLS Certification
• Must obtain and maintain any necessary security access and/or background checks

Qualifications

• Previous experience performing venipuncture