Job Description

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education:

1. High school graduate or equivalent.
2. Graduate of a certified Phlebotomy program or equivalent.

Experience:

1. Preference may be given to a candidate with experience in a hospital laboratory as a phlebotomist.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

1. Must be able to communicate effectively with co-workers, patients, medical staff, visitors, and other Medical Center personnel.
2. Must be able to make mature judgments.
3. Must possess a pleasant personality for dealing with patients.

License/Certification/Registration:

1. Certified Phlebotomist with ASCP, AMT, CLSI or equivalent certification.
2. Meets the American Heart Association's standards for Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS) and renews BLS every two years.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Receives general supervision from the Medical Director, Administrative Director, Assistant Administrative Director, Supervising Technologist, and Section Heads.

SUPERVISION GIVEN

None

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. Performs all work promptly and accurately.Always collects blood from patients using venipuncture, arterial puncture, capillary puncture, or special techniques required for patients with vascular-access devices according to established laboratory procedure.
   Always verifies patient identification prior to specimen collection to assure accurate testing.
   Promptly responds to any request for specimen collection. Communicates effectively with patient care area or staff if any delay occurs.
   Performs bedside glucose testing at specific times requested and adheres to all quality control standards established for this procedure before releasing results.
   Prepares specimens for processing by always accurately identifying appropriate specimen, delivering to appropriate department, entering all patient information required, and verifying the proper test has been ordered.

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