Phlebotomist

Description:

* Experience doing blood draws, labeling specimens, centrifuging specimens, recording maintenance data and decontamination, updating patient information, etc.

* Greet customers appropriately; treat all customers in a courteous manner

* Collects 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

* Reduces patient anxiety by providing a calm environment for patients before, during and after the collection process

* 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

* Check all test requisitions or computer label against the script to ensure 100% correct

* Package specimens for transport

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

* Demonstrates proficiency of proper collection methods and proper processing of all specimens

* Understand and comply with OSHA and DEP regulations

* Attend annual department trainings

* Answer telephone calls, read laboratory results to satisfy inquiries

Skills:

Phlebotomy, Laboratory, Blood draw, Venipuncture, Specimen collection, centrifuge, aliquoting, Microsoft office

Top Skills Details:

Phlebotomy, Laboratory,Blood draw,Venipuncture, Specimen collection,centrifuge, aliquoting

Additional Skills & Qualifications:

* Minimum of 6 months work experience performing venipunctures in a fast-paced lab or hospital setting

* Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite

* Provide proof of vaccination.

Experience Level:

Entry Level