Phlebotomy Technician

Job Description

Performs routine venipuncture procedures.

Job Responsibility

• * Performs routine venipuncture procedures.
  
  
  
  • Assesses physical condition of the site for blood collection to be used.
  • Selects appropriate equipment for the chosen method of collection.
  • Calculates quantity needed for diagnostic study.
  • Labels specimen according to policy.
  • Delivers of all specimens to Central Processing Laboratory.
  • Performs hematology work-ups for the Coagulation Lab and Oncology Research.
  
  
• * Prepares and tests specimens for examination and reports preliminary results to the supervisor.
  
  
  
  • Prepares specimens for analysis.
  • Fills in pertinent information on all required forms.
  • Keeps accurate record of patients and specimens collected.
  • Reports vital information to supervisor.
  
  
• * Collects specimens.
  
  
  
  • Interprets physician's orders for specimen collection.
  • Formulates schedules for designated diagnostic studies.
  • Submits the schedules to appropriate staff.
  • Assists in reviewed lab result filing and chart preparation.
  
  
• * Maintains the laboratory in a clean and orderly manner.
  
  
  
  • Ensures safe and clean environment.
  • Returns equipment and supplies to proper area.
  
  
• Performs related duties, as required

*ADA Essential Functions

Job Qualification

• High School Diploma or equivalent, required.
• Knowledge of Anatomy and physiology of the venipuncture sites; adult and pediatric phlebotomy and specimen collection techniques; communication with the patient donor; safety and infection control for both patient or donor and phlebotomist; methods of obtaining the proper type and amount of specimen for the test ordered or type of blood collection requested; transportation and preservation of specimens; facility policies and procedures; quality assurance and quality control; patient and donor confidentiality.
• Fifty (50) supervised, successful adult and pediatric venipuctures and fifteen (15) supervised, successful adult and pediatric skin punctures, or a satisfactory combination thereof, shall have been documented.

*Additional Salary Detail
The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future.When determining a team member's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).