Phlebotomist.Lab Tech

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates care and compassion to all patients and visitors.
• Provides courteous and professional assistance to other staff members and physicians.
• Performs venipunctures and skin punctures competently and expediently.
• Performs arterial punctures once properly licensed.
• Documents specimen collection and tests ordered in the LIS.
• Has thorough knowledge of test requirements.
• Processes specimens for in‑house and send‑out testing.
• Assists with clerical duties as needed.
• Helps ensure an orderly and sanitary environment in the laboratory.
• Displays concern and compassion for patients and their supporters.
• Displays a courteous, professional manner toward staff and guests.
• Communicates clearly with patients and caregivers.
• Properly identifies patients before collecting or accepting specimens.
• Properly labels and identifies specimens throughout the workflow.
• Knows and follows specimen collection requirements.
• Communicates stat or unusual situations to the lab scientist.
• Uses correct, effective, and efficient phlebotomy techniques.
• Processes specimens promptly and correctly.
• Uses the EMR and LIS to manage specimens and orders.
• Manages time and tasks to maximize overall efficiency.
• Knows when to seek guidance and refer to other professionals.
• Takes an active role in quality assurance and improvement.
• Demonstrates knowledge of all sources of risk and error.
• Uses precautions, practice controls, and other safety behaviors.
• Keeps equipment and work areas in an orderly, sanitary condition.
• Communicates incidents and hazards promptly to supervisors.
• Maintains proper certifications with minimal prompting.
• Understands privacy laws and follows privacy practices.
• Helps with ancillary duties (stocking supplies, clerical tasks, etc.).
• Maintains professional grooming and hygiene.
• Demonstrates initiative—looks for work and solves problems.
• Functions effectively as a member of the laboratory team.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Skills

• California Certified Phlebotomy Technician 1 license.
• California Certified Phlebotomy Technician 2 license required within one year of employment.
• Ability to read and communicate effectively in English.
• Basic computer knowledge required.