Phlebotomist

Role Overview

• Verifies positive patient identification to ensure patient safety
• Assesses patient reactions to specimen procurement
• Performs Venipuncture and collects other specimens from newborn, pediatric, and adult patients according to established protocol
• Ensures completion of specimen collection functions according to protocol
• Resolves specimen identification and/or requisition problems and clarifies requests
• Performs limited testing under Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA), 1988 guidelines
• Answers and screens telephone calls
• Assists with inventory and maintains supplies and/or equipment
• Packages and tracks specimens for transport
• Documents appropriate information for quality assurance/improvement according to established protocol
• Runs quality control checks.
• Takes appropriate action to notify providers of critical and other abnormal results as defined by policy and procedure

Requirements

• High School Graduate
• Demonstrates knowledge and experience in phlebotomy or related laboratory function
• Basic computer skills including experience using computer software applications
• Keyboarding and typing skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Good listening skills
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment and to handle multiple tasks simultaneously
• Demonstrated customer service skills to interface effectively with physicians, patients, visitors, and other healthcare employees.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short
• and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program