Phlebotomist

About the position

This position serves as a liaison for an extensive variety of laboratory customers. This position procures quality specimens from adult, geriatric, pediatric and infant patients for diagnostic testing according to CLIA, TJC and CAP guidelines and may perform EKG’s on outpatients. This position makes/receives telephone calls to/from customers, gathers data required for service and billing, answers questions and resolves issues. This position also completes documentation to meet OIG compliance guidelines which includes accurate interpretation and transcription of physician orders and LIS/HIS order entry. This position may receive incoming specimens, enters patient demographics and test orders using LIS/HIS systems, labels specimens, and distributes them to the proper lab departments for testing.

Responsibilities

• Completes work following processes and protocols for safety, confidentiality, and sample integrity.
• Documents all information as required in expected timeframes.
• Ensure specimen integrity by obtaining patient identification, accurate data, collection and specimen collection.
• Takes on complex tasks when asked, and takes initiative to take on tasks when need arises.
• Understands the importance of accuracy in all steps of the collection process and completes all work accurately and timely.

Requirements

• High School Degree or GED
• Phlebotomy certification preferred
• No equivalent experience in lieu of degree
• 1-2 years experience in Phlebotomy