Phlebotomist-Float

• Performs venipuncture and collects other specimens form newborn, pediatric, and adult patients according to established protocol.
  
• Receives and sorts lab specimens. Packages and tracks specimens for transport. Processes specimens for testing including centrifuging, aliquoting, and storing samples. Loads instruments while maintaining proper specimen identification.
  
• Performs limited testing under Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA), 1988 guidelines according to established policies and procedures.
  
• May assists physicians with patient procedures and prepare basic histology stains and uses special handling and knowledge to process pathology send-outs and referrals.
  
• May support histology and/or cytology services. Accessions and tracks surgical specimens in Pathology computer system.
  
• May perform skin puncture and port access functions to obtain specimens from newborn, pediatric, and adult patients according to established protocol, priority and scheduled draw times.
  
• Assists in transfusion dept., and performs tasks associated with this specialty.
  
• Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served.
  

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• License/Registration/Certification required: None required
• Education required: High school graduate or equivalent
• Experience required: Typically requires 3 years of experience in phlebotomy and/or related laboratory functions.
  

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

• Demonstrates knowledge and experience in laboratory functions.
• Demonstrates knowledge of medical terms.
• Basic computer skills including experience using computer software applications.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Demonstrated customer service skills to interface effectively with physicians, patients, visitors, and other healthcare employees.
  

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

• Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job.
• Frequently lifts to 10 lbs. Occasionally lifts to 50 lbs.
• Must be able to sit, stand, walk and bend the majority of the workday.
• May be exposed to mechanical, electrical, chemical, radioactive and/or infectious agents.
• Will be exposed to human blood, tissue, and body fluids.
• Must wear appropriate lab coat, gloves, gowns and eye and face protection as needed.
• Position may require travel, therefore may be exposed to inclement weather and adverse road conditions.
  

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.