Phlebotomy Tech I, II, III - Outpatient

Entity: Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

This is a full-time, rotating-shift position located throughout the Health System.

About the Role

Draws and collects blood samples from patients, verifies records, and prepares specimens for laboratory analysis. May conduct finger pricks, interviews, take vital signs, and screen donors at blood banks.

Responsibilities

• Collect venous and capillary specimens using Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and aseptic technique in multiple inpatient and outpatient settings
• Perform bedside testing
• Perform Laboratory Information System (LIS) functions
• Provide instruction to students and personnel
• Perform laboratory-related duties as requested by the Manager

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Completed accredited phlebotomy certificate course
• Phlebotomist I: 0-6 months work experience
• Phlebotomist II: At least 6 months phlebotomy experience
• Phlebotomist III: 2 years work experience in phlebotomy
• This is a Career Ladder Position; internal candidates must meet Path and Lab ICCE Career Ladder requirements, external candidates must complete them within 90 days (I/II) or 6 months (III)

Physical Requirements

• Mobility & Posture:
  • Standing: Continuous
  • Sitting: Continuous
  • Walking: Continuous
  • Climbing stairs: Infrequent
  • Working indoors: Continuous
  • Working outdoors (temperature extremes): Infrequent
  • Working from elevated areas: Frequent
  • Working in confined/cramped spaces: Frequent
  • Kneeling: Infrequent
  • Bending at the waist: Continuous
  • Twisting at the waist: Frequent
  • Squatting: Frequent
• Manual Dexterity & Strength:
  • Pinching operations: Frequent
  • Gross motor use (fingers/hands): Continuous
  • Firm grasping (fingers/hands): Continuous
  • Fine manipulation (fingers/hands): Continuous
  • Reaching overhead: Frequent
  • Reaching in all directions: Continuous
  • Repetitive motion (hands/wrists/elbows/shoulders): Continuous
  • Full use of both legs: Continuous
  • Balance & coordination (lower extremities): Frequent
• Lifting & Force Requirements:
  • Lift/carry 50 lbs. unassisted: Infrequent
  • Lift/lower 50 lbs. from floor to 36”: Infrequent
  • Lift up to 25 lbs. overhead: Infrequent
  • Exert up to 50 lbs. of force: Frequent
  • Examples:
    • Transfer 100 lb. non-ambulatory patient = 50 lbs. force
    • Push 400 lb. patient in wheelchair on carpet = 20 lbs. force
    • Push patient stretcher one-handed = 25 lbs. force
• Vision & Sensory:
  • Maintain corrected vision 20/40 (one or both eyes): Continuous
  • Recognize objects (near/far): Continuous
  • Color discrimination: Continuous
  • Depth perception: Continuous
  • Peripheral vision: Continuous
  • Hearing acuity (with correction): Continuous
  • Tactile sensory function: Continuous
  • Gross motor with fine motor coordination: Continuous
  • Olfactory (smell) function: Continuous
  • Respirator use qualification: Continuous
• Work Environment & Conditions:
  • Effective stress management: Continuous
  • Rotating shifts: Frequent
  • Overtime as required: Frequent
  • Latex-safe environment: Continuous

Pay

Hourly pay grade: Health-20

Schedule

Scheduled weekly hours: 40