Phlebotomy Tech, Laboratory, FT, Days

Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference. Collects specimens from patients and assumes responsibility for the safety and comfort of patients, following established standards and practices. Accessions samples into computer system for accurate testing and billing and obtains signed documents as needed. Reviews outstanding workload reports. Performs Point of Care testing and sample processing, if assigned.

Responsibilities

• Verifies identification of patient and specimen.
• Properly labels specimens with required information.
• Uses correct alternate patient identification procedures if hospital armband is not available (outpatient, use of Typenex bracelets, etc.).
• Inputs and assesses information via the hospital and laboratory computer systems accurately and timely.
• Reviews collection lists, unreceived lists, tracking logs, and telephone log for completion of work.
• Takes appropriate action as needed.
• Instructs patients on preparation or collection for tests ordered and distributes collection containers when necessary.
• Organizes and prioritizes tasks and uses time efficiently.
• Follows safety procedures and responds