Phlebotomy Technician I

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for blood draws, explain procedures, and ensure patient comfort and safety throughout the process
• Responsible for correct blood collection, drawing blood from patients using venipuncture, capillary puncture, or other techniques, ensuring proper identification and labeling of specimens
• Organize, handle, and transport specimens to the laboratory for testing, ensuring all specimens are properly processed and stored
• Adhere to quality control and safety protocols to maintain the integrity of specimens and ensure accurate test results
• Maintain and calibrate phlebotomy equipment and supplies, ensure everything is in working order, and properly sanitized
• Perform more complex or specialized phlebotomy procedures as required, often with minimal supervision

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, or equivalent, required
• Current BCLS (AHA) certificate preferred
• Minimum 1 year of clinical laboratory experience preferred