Phlebotomist
Tanner Clinic · Layton, UT · 2 mo ago
On-siteHealthcarePart-time
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.