Phlebotomist

Job Summary

Safely and accurately performs venipunctures, arterial and capillary specimen collections as requested in adults, children and infants. Includes interpretation of physician orders and ensuring all requests are accurately and completely processed in the information system. Completes all required compliance processes.

Job Duties

• Greets patients using the AIDET (PHLEBOT) model, giving instructions and directions as necessary to provide quality patient experiences.
• Evaluates physician orders for type of specimens, time of draw and any specific specimen handling requirements.
• Uses work lists to organize draws.
• Uses hospital and laboratory computer systems to obtain information and clarify requests.
• Uses a PDA for patient identification, various printers and phones to communicate with other departmental staff, obtain labels and organize work.
• Communicates with physician offices to obtain diagnosis coding information and do problem solving.
• Communicates with pharmacy and other patient care staff to assure proper, timely collection of various medication levels and tolerance tests.
• Safely collects quality samples according to laboratory policies and procedures (for the accurate and timely completion of testing).
• Uses a variety of collection devices/sharps to obtain specimens.
• Cleans, organizes, rotates and stocks phlebotomy work areas, carts, OP draw sites and inpatient units to maintain a safe and orderly environment.

Qualifications

• High School graduate or GED OR Currently in the Phlebotomist Student role and meets the following criteria: 18 years of age/older On track to obtain High School Diploma within 12 months of hire into role.
• Mets or exceeds all competency requirements of the phlebotomy student role as indicated by the site supervisor and system phlebotomy manager.
• Valid Driver’s License
• Computer literate