Phlebotomist

• Perform phlebotomy in accordance with established standard operating procedures, American Association of Blood Bank guidelines, and Food and Drug Administration regulations.

• Greets patients, reviews lab request form, schedules appointments, Verifies or records identity of patient and converses with patient or donor to allay fear of procedure, and prepares specimen labels.

• Confirms that patient has met dietary requirements for prescribed test, and the correct test has been ordered.

• Collects blood samples from adults & children using venipuncture or capillary puncture.

• Processes blood specimen using preservative or anti-coagulant as required by test procedures.

• Instructs patients regarding the collection and packaging of other specimens such as urine, semen, and feces.

• May perform waived testing such as urine dips as part of patient preparation for specimen collection.
• Recognize and initiate appropriate measures in emergency situations following SOP.

• Properly ship blood products to processing facility in accordance with established standard operating procedures.

• Affixes labels on specimens and prepare specimens for shipment to appropriate laboratory for testing.

• Arranges for special specimen transport when necessary.
• Disposes of biological waste, needles, & related hazardous materials.

• Communicates w/ medical, clinical, & technical staff to resolve problems regarding specimens.
• Follows defined laboratory procedures & maintains awareness of changes to procedures.
• Performs administrative duties such as preparation of reports & the storage of laboratory & office supplies.
• Complete facility specific training and competency training as assigned.

• Assist with other duties as needed and assigned.

The job qualifications for this position are as follows:

• Must possess a high school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Possess a degree or certificate of graduation from an approved/accredited phlebotomy training program leading to a Nationally Recognized Phlebotomy Certification (ASPT, ASCP, or other).
• Six months technical training in a clinical setting preferred.
• Minimum of one year full time technical experience within the last three years.
• Have and maintain current certification in Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS).
• Shall be able to read, write, and speak English well enough to effectively communicate with patients and other staff members.
• Have knowledge of computer operations and proficiency in the use of basic word processing, data entry, and automated records.