Phlebotomist

Phlebotomist

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalency is required
• Knowledge of the collection of Therapeutic Phlebotomies – St James
• Regular attendance to perform work on site during regularly scheduled business hours or scheduled shifts is required
• May be required to work at other SCL sites

Responsibilities

• Performs phlebotomy (venipuncture, fingerstick, heelstick) according to established procedures
• Identifies patients using two patient identifiers
• Labels specimens and specimen containers accurately
• Files patients lab reports, requisitions charges for the business office and sends reports to outside hospitals and clinics
• Posts charges and reconciles invoices
• Investigates complex bills, as needed
• Researches and resolves any questionable patient orders
• Enters patient demographic data accurately
• Maintains required lab records and logs, collects statistics for reports and other clerical duties as directed by manager
• Cleans and maintains equipment, centrifuges, and refrigerators
• Records daily temperatures of all refrigerators in the phlebotomy areas
• Orders supplies and maintains sufficient inventory to efficiently operate phlebotomy services
• Assists in the training of new associates and students
• Acts as a receptionist, greeting patients and answering phones within the laboratory
• Performs patient registration and test ordering and specimen processing as appropriate
• Documents and communicates information thoroughly and accurately
• Utilizes equipment according to departmental guidelines, maintaining all equipment as per guidelines
• Ensures equipment and supplies are maintained in appropriate working order
• Evaluates and utilizes inventory appropriately, assists with inventory control as needed
• Maintains a neat and clean work area
• Disposes of waste appropriately
• Cleans bench areas and equipment
• Restocks supplies as appropriate
• Maintains the washroom and performs washroom functions as appropriate
• Promotes mission, vision, and values of SCL Health, and abides by service behavior standards
• Performs other duties as assigned

Preferred Qualifications

• RPT (Registered Phlebotomy Technician) AMT or PBT (Phlebotomy Technician) ASCP certification preferred
• Six (6) months of laboratory experience is preferred