Phlebotomist I - Part Time Dayshift 6:30am to 7pm Rotating weekends

About the position

A Phlebotomist I provides customer service and skilled specimen collections, ensuring the validity and integrity of clinical specimens. Performs blood collections by venipuncture and capillary techniques for all age groups. Ensures doctors' orders are executed correctly, special specimen handling for esoteric testing, handling and processing of legal specimens. Very fast paced environment with frequent subjection to a variety of biohazards. Employee performs clinical duties in accordance with population specific guidelines and adheres to National Patient Safety Goals as outlined in policy and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Performs Phlebotomy Technique in a professional manner.
• Properly performs routine venipuncture.
• Correctly performs micro-collection and other special collection techniques.
• Discerns Phlebotomy Techniques according to the condition of the patient.
• Follows safety guidelines to ensure safety of the patient as well as own safety.
• Works well with other departments to coordinate special collections.
• Delivers clinical specimens efficiently and effectively to the laboratory.
• Operates centrifuge properly.
• Processes outpatients in timely manner.
• Accurately codes laboratory orders from the nursing unit into laboratory information system.
• Performs effectively and efficiently in complex emergency situations.
• Interacts with other departments in a positive manner to resolve identified problems with a clinical specimen.
• Ensures the integrity of submitted clinical specimens.
• Completes the detailed paperwork for studies/investigational testing.
• Maintains all quality assurance/quality control logs for the Phlebotomy and Specimen Processing Departments.
• Prioritizes work to meet turnaround requirements set by Laboratory Administration.
• Regularly checks computer files patient lists to assist with workflow.
• Accurately performs drug screen collections following chain of custody protocols.
• Maintains commitment to continued professional growth and development.
• Assists in training of new phlebotomy employees or students.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Good interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Manual dexterity, problem solving, and following detailed instructions.
• Ability to perform under stressful emergency medical situations.
• Proficient computer skills necessary to operate computer systems used, and Microsoft Office Products.
• Good communication skills; both written and verbal.

Nice-to-haves

• Certification in phlebotomy preferred through an approved certification organization.
• Previous laboratory experience as a lab assistant.