Phlebotomist - PRN

JOB TITLE:                           Phlebotomist

DEPARTMENT:                  Laboratory

REPORTS TO:                     Laboratory Manager

POSITION SUMMARY:

• Is accountable for the delivery of consistently high quality work during their assigned shift.
• Functions under the supervision of the Laboratory Manager.
• Is accountable for the effective, efficient and safe operations of the Laboratory ensuring that the objectives of the Laboratory department and the organization are met.
• Ensures appropriate organizational and patient safety practices are in use.
• Promotes good public relations through contacts with patients, practitioners, visitors, employees, peers and the public at large.
• Maintains confidentiality of patient information.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Responsible for specimen collections at hospital and rest homes.
• Accessioning specimens, and preparing samples for reference laboratory testing and other specimens that are referred to other laboratories for testing.
• Greets patients in a friendly manner and following departmental policies for patient identification, specimen collection and labeling.
• Printing and/or distributing test reports as indicated.
• Secretarial duties as needed.
• Assist in training and orientation of new personnel.
• Maintain a clean, safe working environment.
• Assists in maintaining established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality improvement program, safety, environmental and infection control standards. 
• Assists in maintaining departmental reports and records as directed.  
• Assists in implementing department specific goals and objectives in keeping with overall Laboratory and organizational goals and objectives. 
• Assists in maintaining adequate and effective communication between the Laboratory and ancillary departments for problem solving.
• Interacts with others (on the phone or in person) in a positive, professional and appropriate manner.
• Works cooperatively with others.  Has respect for and an understanding of the contributions of all team members.
• Attends required meetings and participates in educational programs.  
• Protects patient confidentiality by promoting appropriate staff communication practices.   
• Works shifts as required.
• Performs other duties as assigned 

MINIMUM EDUCATION

High School Graduate or GED

PREFERRED EDUCATION

High School Graduate or GED

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE

0 – 6 months phlebotomy experience

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

0 – 6 months phlebotomy experience