Phlebotomist draws and collects blood samples from patients, verifies records and prepares specimens for laboratory analysis. May prick finger to draw blood. Being a Phlebotomist may conduct interviews, take vital signs, and draw and test blood samples to screen donors at blood bank. Requires a high school diploma or equivalent. Additionally, Phlebotomist requires Certification by a nationally recognized body. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. Phlebotomist's years of experience requirement may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Job Summary: | Obtain clinical samples from patients. Route samples to the appropriate testing area. Enter lab test orders into hospital information systems. |
Job Duties/Responsibilities: | |
• | Performs venipuncture, capillary, and related procedures, according to established hospital and departmental policies and procedures, on patients ranging in age from newborns to geriatrics |
• | Performs venipuncture and skin punctures competently and expediently using aseptic technique |
• | Follows established policy and procedures to collect Blood Cultures that minimize contamination |
• | Properly labels all specimens, immediately after collection, at all times |
• | Correctly distributes specimens to their respective areas for processing, testing, referral, or storage |
• | Works within the Laboratory Information System to order tests, print labels, and generate completed reports |
• | Performs Point-Of-Care Testing, as necessary |
• | Follows established policy and procedures for safety and uses personal protective equipment correctly |
• | Maintains the phlebotomy area, carts, and trays in a clean, well-stocked manner. |
• | Interacts with co-workers, hospital staff, and medical staff in a courteous, professional manner |
• | Performs other duties as assigned |
Education Experience: | HS Graduate or Equivalent |
Years of Related Experience: | < 1 Year |
License/Certificate Required: | No |
Driver's License Required: | Yes |
Travel Requirements: | <25% |
Age Requirement: | 18 |
Job Requirements: | |
• | Uses AIDET or other hospital-approved philosophy to positively interact with patients and visitors |
• | Positively identifies outpatients by checking two patient identifiers and provider order |
• | Positively identifies inpatients by checking two patient identifiers with the patient's wristband |
• | Washes hands, or uses hand sanitizer, before and after each patient contact |
• | Disposes used needles in appropriate containers after use. Does not recap needles |
• | Prioritizes work to achieve maximum efficiency and can adjust schedule to account for STAT's, and other priorities |
• | Has a working knowledge on specimen requirements; tube types and minimum volumes |
• | Observes Standard Precautions when collecting or handling patient specimens |
Preferred Skills: | |
• | Completion of a Phlebotomy or Medical Assistant program Prior experience as a phlebotomist in a clinical setting |
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