Description :
The main function of a phlebotomist is to assist in performing various assigned duties trouble shooting training and making work flow recommendations.
Position Responsibilities :
- Experience doing blood draws labeling specimens centrifuging specimens recording maintenance data and decontamination updating patient information etc.
- Collects and stores specimens according to established procedures.
- Properly explains in a clear but courteous manner the process of the venipuncture blood drawing and or other specimen collection ex.
urine or fecal as required.
- Demonstrate technique / s using straight needles and / or butterfly needles.
- Fully understand all of the physicians' orders. Matches laboratory requisition forms to specimen tubes.
- Label centrifuge split and freeze specimens as required by test order.
- Check all test requisitions or computer label against script to ensure 100 correct.
- Package specimens for transport.
- Stores specimen sample according to required temperature places samples in appropriate collection container / tube accurately labels follows different procedures as outlined by specific to protocol deemed necessary for transport to maintain integrity of the specimen.
- Understand and comply with OSHA and DEP regulations.
- Attend annual department trainings. Answer telephone calls read laboratory results to satisfy inquiries.
Additional Skills & Qualifications :
- CA Phlebotomy License
- Minimum Qualifications : Minimum of 6 months' work experience performing venipunctures in a fast paced lab or hospital setting.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
- High School Diploma or GED
18 days ago