What are the responsibilities and job description for the Phlebotomist position at Summit Medical Center?
Description
The Phlebotomist is responsible for collecting blood specimens and related samples in a safe, accurate, and professional manner to support patient care, diagnosis, and treatment. This role serves patients throughout the hospital by ensuring proper specimen collection, identification, handling, and transport in accordance with hospital and laboratory procedures.
Requirements
High school diploma or equivalent required
Completion of an approved phlebotomy training program preferred
Current phlebotomy certification
Previous hospital, laboratory, or patient care experience preferred
Knowledge of venipuncture, capillary collection, specimen handling, and infection control procedures
The Phlebotomist is responsible for collecting blood specimens and related samples in a safe, accurate, and professional manner to support patient care, diagnosis, and treatment. This role serves patients throughout the hospital by ensuring proper specimen collection, identification, handling, and transport in accordance with hospital and laboratory procedures.
Requirements
High school diploma or equivalent required
Completion of an approved phlebotomy training program preferred
Current phlebotomy certification
Previous hospital, laboratory, or patient care experience preferred
Knowledge of venipuncture, capillary collection, specimen handling, and infection control procedures