Phlebotomist

Essential Job Responsibilities

• Prepare equipment to efficiently collect blood samples.
• Perform venipuncture and capillary punctures on patients as directed by physician and following medical practice protocols related to safety, infection control, and confidentiality.
• Clean/sterilize equipment, instruments, and work area following safety, cleanliness, and infection control procedures.
• Inventory supplies to ensure adequate supplies for procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
• Certification from a phlebotomy school.
• CPR certification preferred.
• Experience: Minimum one year of phlebotomy experience.

Knowledge

• Knowledge of medical laboratory principles, standards, applications, and tests.
• Knowledge of use and maintenance of laboratory equipment and instruments.
• Knowledge of safety, infection control, and quality assurance policies and regulations.

Skills

• Skill in applying appropriate testing procedures.
• Skill in proper use, preventive maintenance, and repair of standard laboratory equipment and instrumentation.
• Skill in appropriate quality control and confidentiality procedures.

Abilities

• Ability to exercise independent judgment, problem solve, make decisions, and use discretion in reporting/distributing results.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative relationships with patients, families, and staff.
• Ability to organize workload effectively and work quickly with high level of accuracy using manual/finger dexterity and eye–hand coordination.

Equipment

• Standard laboratory equipment and instrumentation.

Work Environment

• Laboratory unit, well lighted and temperature controlled.
• Exposure to chemicals, communicable diseases, biohazards, and other conditions related to medical setting.

Mental/Physical Requirements

• Variated activities including standing, walking, sitting, bending, reaching, lifting, and stooping.
• May occasionally need to lift/carry 50 pounds.
• Some stress related to ensuring accuracy of work.