Phlebotomist

Phlebotomist

Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
• Knowledge of standard phlebotomy techniques and appropriate blood processing and handling procedures.
• Record keeping skills.
• Understand and follow specific clinical protocols, ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Performs venipuncture and skin puncture on all patient age groups in accordance with department SOP
• Performs appropriate patient identification according to SOP, utilizing at least two patient identifiers when collecting and labeling specimens at the bedside in the presence of the patient
• Labels aliquots using at least two patient identifiers
• Transcribes orders from outside providers as necessary
• Responds to applicable code teams as needed
• Adherence to universal and special precautions outlined by laboratory and organizational policies
• Adheres to SOP in using handheld devices for specimen collection
• Monitors collection list and documents status of outstanding collections
• Monitors expected list for pending lab test
• Answers phone calls, demonstrating appropriate customer service skills
• Must work weekends and holidays as assigned
• Ensures specimen collection supplies are available and within expiration dates
• Notifies laboratory leadership when supplies are falling below thresholds or expiration dates are upcoming
• Stocks phlebotomy supplies when deliveries are received
• Stocks phlebotomy carts with supplies, ensuring adequate inventory available on cart for next shift
• Ensures that specimens are updated to received status and collection date/time, collector, and receipt date/time is accurate
• Delivers specimens to the appropriate Lab Section
• Communicates complaints or problems to department supervisor

Preferred Qualifications

• Completion of certification program preferred