Description

Position Summary:

The Phlebotomist provides expertise in blood draws and specimen preparation. Their ability to put patients at ease and obtain sufficient samples with minimal discomfort to patients across a wide demographic is critical to our commitment to high quality care for our patients and those of our partners.

PRINCIPAL JOB DUTIES:

Duties may include but are not necessarily limited to the following:

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.

Checks all test requisitions or computer label against script to ensure 100% correct.

Packages specimens for transport.

Stores specimen samples according to required temperature; places samples in appropriate collection container/tube, accurately labels, and follows different procedures as outlined by specific protocols deemed necessary for transport to maintain the integrity of the specimen.

Understands and complies with OSHA and DEP regulations.

Wears appropriate attire including all PPE.

Attends annual department trainings.

Answers telephone calls and reads laboratory results to satisfy inquiries.

Other duties as assigned.