Job Title: Phlebotomist I

Job Description

Summary: The main function of a phlebotomist is to assist in performing various assigned duties, troubleshooting, training, and making workflow recommendations.

Position Responsibilities: Perform blood draws, label specimens, centrifuge specimens, record maintenance data, and decontaminate. Update patient information and collect and store specimens according to established procedures. Clearly and courteously explain the process of venipuncture, blood drawing, or other specimen collection (e.g., urine or fecal) as required. Demonstrate techniques using straight needles and/or butterfly needles. Fully understand all physicians' orders. Match laboratory requisition forms to specimen tubes. Label, centrifuge, split, and freeze specimens as required by test order. Ensure 100% accuracy by checking all test requisitions or computer labels against scripts. Package specimens for transport and store them according to the required temperature. Follow specific procedures for maintaining the integrity of the specimen during transport. Understand and comply with OSHA and DEP regulations. Attend annual department trainings and answer telephone calls to satisfy laboratory result inquiries.

Hard Skills

• Phlebotomy

Work Environment: Outpatient clinic, 8-5 M-F