Phlebotomist Specimen Processor

Phlebotomist Specimen Processor

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent, preferred
• BLS Certification, issued by American Heart Association, Required

Responsibilities

• Accurately collecting patient specimens for diagnostic testing
• Perform specimen collection using many different techniques such as venipuncture, capillary puncture, PIVO, and throat swab collections
• Adhere to and enforce the standards for laboratory compliance and safety regulations
• Communicate procedures and instructions with patients and family members
• Maintain a neat and clean work area
• Dispose of waste appropriately
• Restock supplies as appropriate
• Participate in CODE response teams
• Train and mentor new staff
• Participate in special projects
• Perform other laboratory responsibilities as required by site or assigned by the team or department leader

Preferred Qualifications

• Six months of phlebotomy experience, phlebotomy training or national certification as approved by manager/supervisor, Preferred
• Twelve months of phlebotomy experience, phlebotomy training or national certification as approved by manager/supervisor, Preferred