Phlebotomist/Lab Support Tech - Per Diem, Outpatient Sites

Major Responsibilities

• Cordially greets and receives patients, ascertains their needs, and appropriately directs them.
• Collects blood samples using appropriate venipuncture techniques across all age groups.
• Follows departmental protocols for sample collection.
• Communicates difficulties or complications to supervisors and maintains professional conduct.
• Receives specimens in the computer system.
• Labs specimens accurately and prioritizes them (e.g., STAT, STROKE, CSF).
• Transports specimens promptly and redistributes them per protocol.
• Maintains a clean and organized drawing station or cart.
• Restocks supplies at the end of each shift.
• Keeps patient orders accessible and organized.
• Registers all courier-delivered specimens accurately and efficiently.
• Troubleshoots printer issues as needed.
• Demonstrates mastery of hospital information systems.
• Orders tests accurately using knowledge of test dictionaries and panels.
• Communicates with departments for clarification when needed.
• Answers and transfers calls courteously and efficiently.
• Ensures coverage for incoming calls at all times.
• Performs capillary collection proficiently.
• Ensures proper sample volume and quality.
• Adapts to workflow changes and staffing needs.
• Provides coverage for home draws, secretarial duties, and drawing stations.
• Offers constructive feedback to supervisors.
• Restocks supplies and reports low inventory.
• Uses PPE appropriately and provides shift reports.
• Maintains procedural proficiency through annual reviews.
• Supports emergency room operations using Responder 5.
• Maintains PPE compliance and pager readiness.
• Stocks supplies, trains nursing staff, and ensures timely patient draws.
• Applies knowledge of growth and development stages to patient care.
• Demonstrates age-appropriate communication and support.

Position Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Preferred: Phlebotomy training, ASCP certification or eligibility.
• Phlebotomy experience.
• Computer and keyboard proficiency.
• Fluent English communication skills.

Physical Demands And Environmental Conditions

• Frequent standing, pushing, pulling, bending, reaching, and performing repetitive movements.
• Precise motor skills, hearing, and vision required.
• Lifting, carrying, pulling, and pushing weights up to 50 lbs may be required occasionally to frequently.
• Reliable coverage across all offsite locations.

Department-specific Competencies

• Age-Specific Competency: Applies knowledge of growth and development stages to patient care.
• General Lab Duties: Restocks supplies and reports low inventory.
• Emergency Room Support: Uses Responder 5 efficiently and works independently.
• Resource Utilization: Adapts to workflow changes and staffing needs.
• Specimen Collection: Collects blood samples using appropriate venipuncture techniques across all age groups.
• Specimen Receiving and Distribution: Receives specimens in the computer system, labels and prioritizes specimens, transports specimens promptly and redistributes them per protocol.
• Specimen Registration: Registers all courier-delivered specimens accurately and efficiently.
• Work Area Organization: Maintains a clean and organized drawing station or cart.

Qualifications

• License/Certification/Education Required: High School Diploma or equivalent, Valid driver’s license.
• Preferred: Phlebotomy training, ASCP certification or eligibility.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are committed to creating a diverse environment and encourage applications from all qualified individuals.