Phlebotomist
� Serves patients by identifying the best method for retrieving blood samples and other specimens, preparing specimens for laboratory testing, and performing screening procedures.
� Verifies patient identification and explains sampling procedures to patients.
� Obtains blood specimens by performing venipunctures and finger sticks.
� Maintains specimen integrity by using aseptic technique, following safety procedures, and observing isolation procedures.
� Tracks collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection and maintaining daily tallies of collections performed.
� Maintains safe, secure, and healthy work environment by following standards and procedures and complying with legal regulations.
� Resolves unusual test orders by contacting the physician or reference laboratory, referring unresolved orders back to the originator for further clarification, and notifying supervisor of unresolved orders.
� Serves and protects the lab by adhering to professional standards, institutional policies and procedures, federal, state, and local requirements, and Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO).
� Reassures patients who are nervous about sampling procedures and applies dressings to wounds created by blood draws.
� Updates patient records.
� Maintains an organized and clean workspace.
Phlebotomist Skills and Qualifications:
� Adept at venipuncture, phlebotomy, and finger sticks
� Excellent verbal and written communication and documentation skills
� Familiarity with electronic medical records (EMR)
� Interpersonal skills and compassion with organizational skills.
� Analyzing information, critical thinking, and problem solving
� Knowledge of infection control procedures
� Attention to detail with focus on quality work
� Basic computer skills
Education, Experience, & Licensing Requirements:
� Phlebotomist certification
� First aid certification
� Prior experience as a phlebotomist technician a plus
Will consider Part Time applicants too as long as they are able to work 5 to 6 hours every day Monday to Friday.
� Serves patients by identifying the best method for retrieving blood samples and other specimens, preparing specimens for laboratory testing, and performing screening procedures.
� Verifies patient identification and explains sampling procedures to patients.
� Obtains blood specimens by performing venipunctures and finger sticks.
� Maintains specimen integrity by using aseptic technique, following safety procedures, and observing isolation procedures.
� Tracks collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection and maintaining daily tallies of collections performed.
� Maintains safe, secure, and healthy work environment by following standards and procedures and complying with legal regulations.
� Resolves unusual test orders by contacting the physician or reference laboratory, referring unresolved orders back to the originator for further clarification, and notifying supervisor of unresolved orders.
� Serves and protects the lab by adhering to professional standards, institutional policies and procedures, federal, state, and local requirements, and Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO).
� Reassures patients who are nervous about sampling procedures and applies dressings to wounds created by blood draws.
� Updates patient records.
� Maintains an organized and clean workspace.
Phlebotomist Skills and Qualifications:
� Adept at venipuncture, phlebotomy, and finger sticks
� Excellent verbal and written communication and documentation skills
� Familiarity with electronic medical records (EMR)
� Interpersonal skills and compassion with organizational skills.
� Analyzing information, critical thinking, and problem solving
� Knowledge of infection control procedures
� Attention to detail with focus on quality work
� Basic computer skills
Education, Experience, & Licensing Requirements:
� Phlebotomist certification
� First aid certification
� Prior experience as a phlebotomist technician a plus
Will consider Part Time applicants too as long as they are able to work 5 to 6 hours every day Monday to Friday.