Phlebotomist - Rounds Team (SW)

Summary:      The Phlebotomist – Rounds Team is responsible for the collection, handling and transport of blood specimens for the Fatima Hospital inpatient units as well as community settings.  The Rounds Team Phlebotomist performs a high number of specimen collections during peak collection times throughout the hospital or other location.

Education:     High school diploma or GED with education in Phlebotomy required.

Licensure:  Phlebotomy certification required.

Experience:     Three to six months experience as a Phlebotomist.

Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to work cooperatively with peers and other disciplines.
• Demonstrated customer service skill.
• Ability to utilize sound interpersonal skills when interacting with patients and taking into consideration cultural background, linguistic skills and age of customers.
• Ability to read, write and communicate in English, required.
• Ability to communicate effectively and work collaboratively with peers/other departments.
• Ability to work independently and identify tasks that need to be completed.
• Knowledge of Medical terminology preferred.
• Demonstrates Phlebotomy skills and specimen packaging and handling.
• Maintains confidentiality of Protected Health Information.
• Demonstrated customer service skills.

Working Conditions, Physical Environment and/or Safety Requirements: Visual acuity and hand dexterity. Physical ability involves a variety of body movements including stooping, bending, kneeling, lifting, standing, walking, climbing, twisting, stretching, and reaching. Physical ability involves pushing, pulling and lifting more than 50 lbs. Traveling to off-site locations to collect specimens.