Phlebotomist

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• Job Summary Under the direction of the Area Laboratory Director or Lab Manager, the Phlebotomist assumes responsibility for performing venipunctures and related clinical specimen collection/preparation tasks and laboratory duties that are clerical in nature.
• Essential Functions Collects blood specimens from patients via venipuncture and skin puncture according to physician orders and applicable regulations, policies and procedures to ensure complete and accurate specimens for testing.
• Explains collection procedures and provides general testing information as needed to facilitate patient understanding and reduce patient anxiety.
• Labels and records all test tubes, logs procedures, files paperwork.
• Cleans and supplies venipuncture trays.
• Maintains work areas.
• Orders supplies when needed.
• Utilizes laboratory information system to document specimen collection, receipt, create manifests and other functions as needed.
• Performs clerical work and assists in laboratory functions as delegated by the Laboratory Manager/Director.

Schedule

• M-F 3am - 11:30am Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations
• Approximate percent of time required to travel: 0%25 Must read, write and speak fluent English. Must have good and regular attendance. Is knowledgeable about which color top tube to use and the volume of blood needed - knows test requirements. Basic computer knowledge required. Performs other related duties as assigned.

• Education HS Graduate or equivalent.
• Formal Phlebotomy training as required by state.
• Licenses/Certifications Medical Assistant or Phlebotomy certification preferred.
• State license/registration as required by state Current BLS required.
• Experience Six (6) months acute care phlebotomy experience or one (1) year experience as a medical assistant performing venipuncture or one (1) year outpatient lab experience preferred.