Description

Minimum Requirements

• Equivalent of four years of high school education preferred;
• One year of full time experience preferred;
• Certification eligible with a National Phlebotomy Association preferred;
• Proficient in LIS Accessioning and Reference Laboratory Send-outs

Responsibilities :

• Performs phlebotomy (venipuncture, fingerstick, heelstick, and bleeding time) according to established procedure;
• Identifies patients and properly labels specimen tubes;
• Determines priority of STAT draws. Ensures timely transport of all patient specimens to lab for testing;
• Utilizes computers as appropriate in completing assigned functions;
• Organizes assigned work and accurately completes work load statistics;
• Helps co-workers when needed and communicates with laboratory departments when needed to ensure an orderly work flow;
• Under supervision will help in the training of new employees and student interns at the hospital in the performance of phlebotomy duties;
• Follows all organizational and department or unit policies and procedures;
• Attends all required safety training programs and can describe his or her responsibilities related to general safety, department / service safety, and specific job related hazards;
• Responsibly follows the hospital exposure control plans / bloodborne and airborne pathogens;
• Readily accepts changes in assignment. Performs work level of equal skill and responsibility as needed. May also perform work of a higher level in preparation for increased responsibility, and may be required to do work of lesser responsibilty when the workload of the department so requires;
• Demonstrates respect and regard for the dignity of all patients, families, visitors and fellow employees to ensure a professional, responsible, and courteous environment;
• Promotes effective working relations and works effectively as part of a department / unit team inter- and intradepartmentally to facilitate the department’s / unit’s ability to meet its goals and objectives;
• Will act as a receptionist, greet patients, and answer phones in the outpatient lab when required;
• Is responsible for the daily cleaning of equipment and maintaining neatness throughout the department;
• Organizes assigned work and accurately completes workload;
• Performance of electrocardiograms.

Shift

Night

Shift Details

Third

Type

Regular

Last updated : 2024-04-28