What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead Phlebotomy Tech - Marshall Medical Centers North - PRN - first shift position at HH Health System?
Overview
Under the general supervision of the Laboratory Manager, performs venipunctures and capillary punctures, collects throat swabs for culture, and instructs patients on proper collection of urine specimens. Accesses computers for ordering tests, printing labels, and collecting demographic data. Assists in clerical tasks. Assures that collecting area is adequately stocked with supplies. Prints ‘Specimen Collection’ reports and responds appropriately to all uncollected work listed on the report. The above statements reflect the general duties considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job as identified and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements which may be inherent in the position.
collection.
outside sources and distributes specimens to appropriate departments.
upon receipt.
Qualifications
Prefer high school diploma or equivalent. (i.e. GED)
Phlebotomy Certification preferred.
1 to 2 months on-the-job training under the supervision of Phlebotomy Testing Supervisor is the usual way in which the technique is learned.
Competency of components of laboratory procedures, as appropriate.
Good general condition.
Verbal ability to communicate with patients and other clientele instructions and other information.
Numerical ability to calculate by formula.
Form perception, visual acuity in the color spectrum to perform specific lab tests.
Dependable.