Job Description
Job Description
Job purpose
The basic functions of the Phlebotomist are to accurately collect and process appropriate patient samples
for diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease. This position is expected to serve and protect patients
by adhering to professional standards, all established policies and procedures, and applicable federal, state,
and / or accrediting requirements.
Duties and responsibilities
Including, but not limited to :
- Greet patients using excellent customer service skills
- Verify patients by the industry standard of 2 identification technique
- Perform specimen collections for venipuncture, respiratory, urine and oral fluid drug screening
according to STONE Diagnostics collection guidelines.
- Maintain specimen integrity by following department procedures and OSHA standards
- Prepare samples according to STONE Diagnostics, DOT and IATA requirements for shipping
- Work with laboratory computer system to input patient demographics, insurance, and test ordering
information
Maintain safe, secure, and healthy work environment and comply with legal regulations by
following standards and procedures
- Manage inventory levels and expiration dates
- Perform other similar or related duties as requested or assigned
The preceding functions have been provided as examples of the types of work performed by employees
assigned to this job classification. Management reserves the right to add, modify, change or rescind the
work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified
employees can perform the essential functions of the job.
Education / Qualifications / Experience
Qualifications
- Education Required : High-school diploma or equivalent
- Education Preferred : AS degree in science or health-related field
- Must be computer proficient, have attention to detail, accuracy, organizational skills, and verbal
and written communication skills
- Display compassionate, ethical, and professional demeanor
- Must be reliable and dependable
- Good problem solving and multitasking skills
- Be able to work autonomously
Experience
- Required : 1 year of phlebotomy experience
- Preferred : 3 years of phlebotomy experience
- Pediatric and geriatric drawing experience, essential
- Multi-site Physician Group Practice experience, a plus
Working conditions
This position requires frequent standing, sitting, bending, reaching, grasping, fingering, and occasional
climbing and crawling. May be exposed to noise, dirt, dust, fumes and loud noises. Specimens may be
contaminated with infectious diseases including, but not limited to HIV and other airborne and bloodborne
pathogens. This position works in an indoor environment dealing with the public.
Physical requirements
- Must be able to work under stress and in fast-paced environment.
- Must have ability to bend, stoop, twist and work with a computer
- Must be able to stand for long periods of time
- Visual requirements : Must be able to make visual color determinations, requires constant reading
and close-up work.
- Must be able to operate standard office machines, computers, telephones, etc.
- Hearing / talking requirements : Must be able to hear normal speech and faint sounds; must be able to
communicate via telephone.
- Must be able to lift 20 pounds.