Phlebotomist

Responsibilities

• Performs venipuncture on adults and pediatrics
• Performs capillary (finger, toe, heal) blood collection on adults and pediatrics
• Processes specimens according to test specifications
• Records workload and test results according to established lab protocols
• Processes pap smear results and keeps the tickler file for follow-up
• Performs waived and approved testing using appropriate equipment and materials
• Performs and appropriately documents quality control procedures, instrument checks, and maintenance reports
• Consults with supervisor when controls are out of range, test results are abnormal, or when difficulties are encountered in testing procedure
• Maintains good working relationships with other employees and observes patient confidentiality
• Protects the confidentiality of patients and their records at all times by complying with the COFMC policies regarding patient confidentiality
• Performs all other duties as assigned

  Qualifications

  • High school graduate or equivalent
  • Training appropriate for the tests being administered