Phlebotomist

Job Description:

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Perform data entry/ordering in the computer. 
• Perform phlebotomy collection procedures on patients per protocol.  Assist patient before, during, and after specimen collection. 
• Provide instructions to outpatients on various specimen collections.
• Prepare/maintain equipment in lab/phlebotomy room as needed.
• Clean/maintain safe work area following safety, cleanliness, and infection control procedures.
• Maintain adequate inventory of phlebotomy supplies and place orders as needed.

• Perform point-of-care laboratory testing including urinalysis, rapid influenza, rapid strep, glucose etc.
• Reports test results following clinic protocols, drawing special alerts to physicians and/or nurses on "red flag" results.
• Ensures quality control in collecting specimens, and in ensuring appropriate sampling and records.
• Maintains equipment and supplies as needed.  Reviews quality control to verify equipment is functioning properly. 
• Complies with all policies and OSHA regulations related to safety, cleanliness, and infection control.
• Takes initiative on assigned/volunteered projects and follows through to completion.
• Participate in proficiency testing, training, and continuing education.
• Maintain patient confidentiality.
• Encourage positive relations within our organization and any outside organizations.
• Participate in continuous process improvement by offering potential solutions to problems observed.

EDUCATION

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Phlebotomy certification is preferred.

EXPERIENCE         

• Minimum one year of work experience in health care preferred.  Strong phlebotomy skills.
• Proficient in phlebotomy (venipuncture and capillary puncture) and specimen collection procedures.
• Knowledge of clinical protocols, policies, medical laboratory principles, standards, applications, and testing competency.
• Knowledge of how to use/maintain laboratory equipment appropriately.
• Knowledge of safety, infection control policies and regulations

REQUIREMENTS

• ASCP/AMT certification preferred.  Successful completion of Phlebotomy course of study.
• Flexibility in schedule about hours/shift.  Saturday rotation and travel as needed to outer offices.
• Ability to respond appropriately to instructions.
• Ability to work as a team or independently.
• Ability to prioritize workflow.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment/decision-making and discretion in reporting/distributing results.
• Ability to establish/maintain cooperative relationships with patients, families and staff.
• Ability to organize effectively and work quickly with high level of accuracy and precision.
• Ability to work as a team or independently.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Varied activities including standing, walking, sitting, bending, reaching, lifting, stooping. Must be able to lift/carry/push 50 pounds. Requires eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity. Occasional stress from workload.
• Physician office laboratory- specimen collection from outpatients including adults and children.  Exposure to communicable diseases, sharp instruments, bodily fluids, and cleaning chemicals.

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