Phlebotomist

Responsibilities

Verifies positive patient identification to ensure patient safety; assesses patient reactions to specimen procurement; Performs venipuncture and collects other specimens from newborn, pediatric, and adult patients according to established protocol; obtains medical assistance when judged necessary; Obtains specimens according to priority and scheduled draw times; ensures completion of specimen collection functions; ensures specimens are properly labeled and suitable for testing; resolves specimen identification and/or requisition problems; Performs limited testing under CLIA guidelines; Answers and screens telephone calls; assists with inventory and maintains supplies and/or equipment; provides assistance in support of billing and other business functions; Accepts specimens from internal and external customers; receives, sorts, packages and tracks specimens for transport; processes specimens for testing including aliquoting, pre-analytical steps, and loading instruments; responds to additional specimen procurement requests; Orders and verifies test requests; documents information for quality assurance/improvement; runs quality control checks; notifies providers of stat, critical and abnormal results; Performs laboratory result entry in the computer system; Performs internal and external proficiency testing; reviews pending and management reports; generates and distributes reports; Instructs employees and students in phlebotomy, data entry and specimen processing functions; Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served

Requirements

No licensure, registration, or certification required; High School Graduate; No experience required; Demonstrates knowledge and experience in phlebotomy or related laboratory function; Basic computer skills including experience using computer software applications; Keyboarding and typing skills; Excellent verbal and written communication skills; Good listening skills; Ability to work in a fast paced environment and to handle multiple tasks simultaneously; Demonstrated customer service skills to interface effectively with physicians, patients, visitors, and other healthcare employees; Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served; Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status; Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job; Frequently lifts up to 10 lbs and occasionally lifts up to 50 lbs; Must be able to sit, stand, walk and bend the majority of the workday; Must wear appropriate lab coat, gloves, gowns and eye and face protection as needed; Must be able to handle stressful situations in a calm and professional manner

Benefits

Competitive compensation; Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more; Incentive pay for select positions; Opportunity for annual increases based on performance; Paid Time Off programs; Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability; Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses; Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave; Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs; Educational Assistance Program