Phlebotomist - Night Shift

Job Summary

The Phlebotomist under the direction of the Area Laboratory Director or Lab Manager, performs venipunctures and related clinical specimen collection/preparation tasks and laboratory duties that are clerical in nature.

Essential Functions

• Collects blood specimens from patients via venipuncture and skin puncture according to physician orders and applicable regulations, policies and procedures to ensure complete and accurate specimens for testing.
• Explains collection procedures and provides general testing information as needed to facilitate patient understanding and reduce patient anxiety.
• Limits: Labels and records all test tubes, logs procedures, files paperwork.
• Cleans and supplies venipuncture trays.
• Maintains work areas.
• Orders supplies when needed.
• Utilizes laboratory information system to document specimen collection, receipt, create manifests and other functions as needed.
• Performs clerical work and assists in laboratory functions as delegated by the Laboratory Manager/Director.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations

• Approximate percent of time required to travel: 0%
• Must read, write and speak fluent English.
• Must have good and regular attendance.
• Is knowledgeable about which color top tube to use and the volume of blood needed - knows test requirements.
• Basic computer knowledge required.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Pay Range

$18.40 - $27.60/Hour

Qualifications

• Education: HS Graduate or equivalent.
• Formal Phlebotomy training as required by state.
• Licenses/Certifications: Medical Assistant or Phlebotomy certification preferred. State license/registration as required by state Current BLS required.
• Experience: Six (6) months acute care phlebotomy experience or one (1) year experience as a medical assistant performing venipuncture or one (1) year outpatient lab experience preferred.