Phlebotomist

Phlebotomist

Position Overview:

The phlebotomist performs venipunctures and skin punctures competently and expediently with thorough knowledge of test requirements, assists in Clinical Laboratory as needed.  Additional responsibilities include bleeding time tests, blood cultures, blood samples, and participation in performance improvement activities.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None

Key Responsibilities:

• Consistently draws blood competently and expediently with as little patient discomfort as possible.
• Records phlebotomy requisitions in logbook.
• Identifies the patient - comparing patient information on the requisition to the patient’s identification band before venipuncture is performed.
• Displays courteous, professional manner towards patients, co-workers, nursing and medical staff.
• Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors.
• Supports and maintains a culture of safety and quality.
• Labels and records all test tubes, logs procedures, files paperwork.
• Is knowledgeable about which color top tube to use and the volume of blood needed - knows test requirements.
• Always Follows Standard Precautions.
• Dispose all sharps in a rigid sharps’ container.
• Cleans and supplies venipuncture trays. 
• Maintains work areas. 
• Orders supplies when needed.
• Requires minimal supervision in performance of job duties.
• Completes duties in a time efficient manner, knows how to prioritize STAT orders, ASAP orders, scheduled orders and outpatients.
• Seeks guidance and direction as necessary.
• Demonstrates the value of team concepts on a consistent basis.
• Assist laboratory technician, does clerical work when needed.
• Follows policies and procedures for the Clinical Laboratory and the hospital.
• Other duties as assigned.

McKenzie Health reserves the right to assign, reassign, or eliminate duties and responsibilities as necessary. The description of critical job features is not exhaustive and may change as deemed appropriate.

Physical Requirements:

• For physical demands of position, including vision, hearing, repetitive motion and environment.

Required Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to read, write, speak and understand the English language.
• Must be a supportive team member, contribute to and be an example of teamwork.
• Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
• Ability to deal tactfully with personnel, patients, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel and the public.
• Must be able to follow oral and written instructions.
• Communicates with medical and nursing staff, and other departments.
• Subject to call-back during emergency conditions.
• Basic computer skills, including ability to navigate electronic medical record systems.
• Subject to frequent interruptions.
• Must be able to pass a background check and drug screening.  

Education/Experience:

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Eighty (80) hours of training in the proper procedure to be employed in the performance of venipuncture and skin punctures under the supervision of the Chief Medical Technologist.
• In-house training available

Licenses/Certifications:

• Medical Assistant or Phlebotomy certification preferred.

McKenzie Health is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of age, color, sex, disability, national origin, race, religion, or veteran status.