Phlebotomist

REPORTS TO:  Laboratory Manager

SUPERVISORY SKILLS:  None

JOB DESCRIPTION: Responsible for performing venipuncture on outpatients. Maintaining supply inventory and providing supplies to physician offices.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES:

1. Prepares equipment to efficiently collect client specimens.
2. Maintains adequate supplies
3. Performs venipuncture (in rare instances, arterial or capillary punctures) on clients.
4. Accurately identifies and labels client specimens.
5. Accurately enters data into the computer.
6. Maintains a clean and uncluttered work area, following all OSHA safety, cleanliness and infection control procedures.
7. Inventories supplies and fills orders for physician offices.
8. Maintains client confidentiality at all times.
9. Be able to demonstrate current competencies related to position.

REQUIREMENTS

LICENSE/CERTIFICATION:  ASCP certification preferred.  MA certification acceptable.

EDUCATION:  High school diploma or equivalent.

EXPERIENCE:  Minimum of one year work experience, preferably in health care.

KNOWLEDGE: 

1. Knowledge of Phlebotomy techniques.
2. Knowledge of Laboratory protocols and policies.

SKILLS: 

1. Skilled in efficient and effective phlebotomy.
2. Skilled in pleasant interaction with clients, staff and physician office personnel.

ABILITIES:

1. Ability to work at all facilities.
2. Ability to respond appropriately to instructions.
3. Ability to work and communicate with all departments and personnel in a clear and concise manner.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS

1. Must be able to walk to various settings.
2. Must be able to bend and reach.
3. Must be able to lift 25 lbs of supplies and equipment.
4. Must be able to assist clients when needed.
5. Occasional stress in dealing with priorities.

ENVIRONMENTAL/WORK CONDITIONS:

1. May work in more than one outpatient setting.
2. May be exposed to communicable disease, sharps, body fluids and cleaning chemicals.

EQUIPMENT/TOOLS/SPECIAL CLOTHING:

1. Medical equipment
2. Office equipment

This job description is intended to provide basic guidelines for meeting job requirements.  Responsibilities, knowledge, skills, abilities and working condition may change as needs evolve.