Phlebotomist

About the role

The phlebotomist will collect blood specimens for the clinical laboratory using venipuncture, capillary, and arterial techniques. They will maintain equipment and supplies required for phlebotomy and assist in maintaining records. Additional duties may include performing clerical work, obtaining, receiving, and processing specimens, preparing reagents, and coordinating blood collections with laboratory personnel.

Responsibilities

• Collects blood specimens for the clinical laboratory using venipuncture, capillary, and arterial techniques.
• Maintains equipment and supplies required for phlebotomy.
• Affirm infection control precautions and keep work areas clean and sanitary.
• Processes all incoming supplies by indicating the date received and storing in proper locations.
• Sends all blood specimens to the proper laboratory along with the proper request.
• Maintains blood drawing equipment and supplies.
• Collaborates with laboratory personnel to coordinate blood collections.
• Completes reports in a clear and organized manner.
• Ensures compliance with all Federal, State, and Local regulatory requirements (CLIA, Joint Commission, OSHA, etc.).
• Adheres to hospital's fire, safety, infection control, and disaster procedures.
• Maintains patient confidentiality.
• Displays a positive, courteous, and professional attitude with hospital employees, patients, families, and visitors.
• Performs additional duties as requested by the supervisor.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Completed training practicum in phlebotomy techniques.
• Understands use and limitations of laboratory equipment.
• Familiar with standard laboratory methods and techniques.
• Possesses critical thinking skills, decisive judgment.
• Capable of collecting, receiving, processing, and storing specimens.
• Basic knowledge of specialty areas in the laboratory.
• Knowledge of pre-analytical, analytical, and post-analytical processes.
• Basic knowledge of regulations.
• Basic understanding of factors influencing test results.
• Complies with all Federal, State, and Local regulatory requirements.
• Keeps absenteeism and tardiness at a minimum and is available for extra time and duties where needed.