Job Purpose: Obtains blood specimens from patients using venipuncture and capillary collection methods from patients of all ages from newborn to geriatric. Processes specimens by centrifugation and separation. Carries out all duties while respecting member and provider confidentiality and promoting the mission and philosophy of USMD.

Minimum Requirements: MA or Phlebotomy certificate preferred. Basic Life Support (BLS) current.Six months to two years preferred. Knowledge of/familiarity with laboratory environment. Knowledge of/familiarity with medical terminology.

Essential Job Responsibilities:
• Collects laboratory specimens from patients of all ages.
• Processes laboratory specimens according to protocol.
• Demonstrates appropriate telephone etiquette.
• Utilizes computer information systems
• Adheres to organization and governmental standards, rules and regulations.
• Performs clerical duties
• Promotes good customer service.
• Prioritizes workload to efficiently provide Providers with information necessary.
• Performs specimen collection according to requirements and standard operating procedure.
• Demonstrates knowledge of safety collection devices and follows universal precautions.
• Adheres to patient confidentiality policy.
• Distributes laboratory reports.
• Complies with laboratory ordering and billing compliance.
• Assists with training new personnel as needed.
• Maintains inventory of laboratory supplies and cleanliness of laboratory.
• Reports complaints/problems to supervisor or person in charge.
• Performs other duties as assigned.