What are the responsibilities and job description for the Phlebotomist position at LabTech Diagnostics?
Objective
Phlebotomists are responsible for the drawing, collecting, and handling of all laboratory specimens. Phlebotomists perform a collection of specimens for the following age groups: Newborns, Pediatric, Adolescent, Adult, Senior Adult and Geriatric. The phlebotomist is an OSHA Category I employee, performing tasks which involve exposure to blood and bodily fluids.
Essential Functions
Phlebotomists are responsible for the drawing, collecting, and handling of all laboratory specimens. Phlebotomists perform a collection of specimens for the following age groups: Newborns, Pediatric, Adolescent, Adult, Senior Adult and Geriatric. The phlebotomist is an OSHA Category I employee, performing tasks which involve exposure to blood and bodily fluids.
Essential Functions
- Work flexible hours
- Interact courteously and tactfully with the customer and actively seek his/her opinion
- Demonstrate good communication skills in instructing patients on special collections
- Follow HIPAA guidelines for confidentiality
- Complete assignments in a timely manner
- Maintain a professional attitude and personal appearance
- Follow all Universal Precautions guidelines
- Utilize all safety equipment (gloves, masks, etc.)
- Be familiar with Bloodborne Pathogens, Hazard Communications, and Laboratory Safety Manuals
- Review the Phlebotomy Manual annually
- Follow the procedure for specimen collection: Venipuncture, Capillary sticks (utilize heel-warmers), Urinalysis, Throat Cultures & Strep, Glucose Tolerances, and First Aid
- Know how to handle patients with adverse reactions to venipuncture
- Computer proficiency for data entry and data accuracy (Life Points)
- Register patients and act as the receptionist
- Use two identifiers before collecting patient specimens
- Assure safety through appropriate specimen labeling
- Notify physicians of critical lab results
- Clean and organize the phlebotomy area
- Stock inventory upon delivery and break down boxes
- Perform additional duties as requested by supervisor
- A high school diploma or equivalent is required
- Bi-Lingual (preferred)
- 1-year experience required
- Completion of a Phlebotomy or Medical Office Assistant course preferred
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, customer service-oriented position
- Physical abilities required include: Repetitive motion, standing, walking, lifting, visual acuity, speaking, writing, reading, kneeling, reaching, turning and bending.