Job Details

Job Requirements

Position Summary

Performs venipuncture and collects other specimens for laboratory testing. Label specimen containers accurately, deliver to proper destination in a timely manner and perform order entry duties as required. Must be able to provide and understand the specific communication, developmental and treatment needs of patients ranging in age from neonate-birth to geriatric. Compliance: understands and complies with the Standards of Behavior and department policies, procedures, and regulations.

Minimum Requirements

Education

* HS Diploma or equivalent. Successful completion of an accredited Phlebotomy Program.

Experience

* The skill to draw an average of 7 patients per hour within the first 90 days of employment.

* Proficient in the use of Laboratory Information System within the first 90 days of employment.

Must have 3 years of phlebotomy experience for this position.

License/Registration/Certifications

* Must be ASCP eligible

* BLS

Preferred Requirements

Preferred Education

* N/A

Preferred Experience

* N/A

Preferred License/Registration/Certifications

* N/A

Core Job Responsibilities

* Phlebotomist/Computer Operator/Processor is responsible for procurement and distribution of specimens, (blood, urine, etc.), computer data entry and operation of computer equipment.

* Must be able to provide and understand at the bedside the specific communication and collection needs of patients ranging in age from neonate-birth to geriatric.

* While these standards are intended to be an accurate reflection of the job requirements, management reserves the right to modify add/or remove duties from jobs and to assign other duties as necessary.

* Compliance: understands and complies with the Standards of Behavior and department policies, procedures, and regulations.

* Process and receiving specimens for the technical staff.

* Prepare send out specimens for reference testing.

* Answer incoming calls for the laboratory.

* Monitor phlebotomy supply inventory and rotate supplies as needed.

* Perform breath alcohol and urine drug screen collections.

* Perform SLED collections.

* Respond to ALL traumas, code strokes and codes sepsis in the ED.

* Respond to ALL medical alerts and emergencies for inpatient floors.

* Perform other duties as assigned.

* Must be able to read, write, and speak English fluently.

* Must maintain strict confidentiality of work-related information.

* Requires working irregular/flexible hours holidays included.

* Must have dependable transportation (including inclement weather)

* Must be able to withstand the stress and demands of an active position.

* Must be able to withstand constant standing, walking, stooping, and bending.

* Must be able to respond calmly and efficiently in crisis situations.

* Must be able to work as a team member and interact positively with others.

* Must be able to work at optimum speed with accuracy and efficiency.

* Must be able to take directions and respond quickly and efficiently.

* Moderate lifting up to 50 pounds may be required.

* Position includes moderate chemical exposure.

* Maintain strict confidentiality of work-related information.

* Sensitive touch for locating veins, manual dexterity and coordination required for drawing blood.

* Vision requirements: must be able to pass a color vision test.

Hearing: within normal range required in daily work.