Phlebotomy Technician

Phlebotomy Technician

Schedule: Night Shift Inpatient, 36 hours, (3) 12 hour shifts, 1600-0430, rotating holidays and weekends. Must pick up two 4 hour on call shifts weekly.

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About the Position

Medical professionals who work within a clinical laboratory, collecting blood and samples from patients and adequately identifying, labeling, and maintaining their preanalytical integrity prior to laboratory testing.

Overview of Responsibilities

Properly identifies patient by asking their first and last name and date of birth and comparing to orders provided.

Follows all proper collection techniques as defined by policy.

Documents time drawn and identity of collector on all specimens.

Completes routine blood draws within five minutes.

Responds promptly to stat orders, obtaining the specimen within 10 minutes of the time or order.

Collects non-blood specimens following proper protocols.

Performs inventory of supplies and restocks as necessary.

Orders tests appropriately.

Completes maintenance logs as required by policy.

Centrifuges specimens and processes as necessary based on location worked.

Utilizes communication devices, including headsets as appropriate.

This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and can be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities that management deems necessary.

Education & E xperience

Education Required: High School Diploma or equivalent

Licensure & Certification

Phlebotomy Certification Preferred