Phlebotomist Per Diem

Job Summary

Essential Functions

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations

Pay Range

Qualifications

• Job Summary

  Under the direction of the Area Laboratory Director or Lab Manager, the Phlebotomist assumes responsibility for performing venipunctures and related clinical specimen collection/preparation tasks and laboratory duties that are clerical in nature.

• Essential Functions

  • Collections 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.
  • Lables 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: $23.00/Hr

• 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.