Phlebotomist-Community Hospitals

Major Responsibilities

• Performs all venipunctures and capillary collection on patients
• Transports all specimens to the Laboratory

Position Qualifications

• Licenses/Certifications/Education: High School Diploma or GED required. Graduate of a Certificate program in phlebotomy, medical assistant or a hospital that trains phlebotomy techniques.
• Experience/Skills: The Outreach Phlebotomist performs all venipunctures and capillary collection on patients and transports all specimens to the Laboratory. Settings include physician’s offices, nursing homes, assisted living facilities and home draws.

Physical Demands And Environmental Conditions

• On-the-job time is spent in the following physical activities: Stand - 1/3 Walk - 1/3 Sit - 1/3 Talk or hear - 1/3 to 2/3
• Uses hands to finger, handle or feel - 1/3 to 2/3 Push/pull - 1/3 Reach with hands and arms - 1/3
• This job requires that weight be lifted, or force be exerted: Up to 10 pounds - 2/3 Up to 25 pounds - 1/3
• This Job Requires Exposure To The Following Environmental Conditions: Outdoor weather conditions - Up to 1/3