Phlebotomist

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.
21 days ago