Phlebotomist

Responsibilities

• Prepare equipment to efficiently collect blood samples.
• Perform venipuncture and capillary punctures on patients as directed by physician and following medical practice protocols related to safety, infection control, and confidentiality.
• Clean/sterilize equipment, instruments, and work area following safety, cleanliness, and infection control procedures.
• Inventory supplies to ensure adequate supplies for procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Education:
  
  High school diploma or equivalent.
• Certification from a phlebotomy school.
• CPR certification preferred.
• Experience:
  
  Minimum one year of phlebotomy experience.
• Knowledge:
  Knowledge of medical laboratory principles, standards, applications, and tests.
• Knowledge:
  Knowledge of use and maintenance of laboratory equipment and instruments.
• Knowledge:
  Knowledge of safety, infection control, and quality assurance policies and regulations.
• Skills:
  
  Skill in applying appropriate testing procedures.
• Skills:
  
  Skill in proper use, preventive maintenance, and repair.
• Skills:
  
  Skill in appropriate quality control and confidentiality procedures.
• Abilities:
  Ability to exercise independent judgment, problem solve, make decisions, and use discretion in reporting/distributing results.
• Abilities:
  Ability to establish and maintain cooperative relationships with patients, families, and staff.
• Abilities:
  Ability to organize workload effectively and work quickly with high level of accuracy using manual/finger dexterity and eye–hand coordination.

Equipment Operated: Standard laboratory equipment and instrumentation.

Work Environment: Laboratory unit, well lighted and temperature controlled. Exposure to chemicals, communicable diseases, biohazards, and other conditions related to medical setting.

Mental/

Physical Requirements:

Varied activities including standing, walking, sitting, bending, reaching, lifting, and stooping. May occasionally need to lift/carry 50 pounds. Some stress related to ensuring accuracy of work.