LABORATORY PHLEBOTOMIST

Description

JOB SUMMARY: Responsible for performing venipuncture, fingerstick and heel stick procedures on patients in the laboratory or in the provider’s office. The phlebotomist will also help out with office procedures and fill in for the lab receptionist during breaks and absences.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Collect blood and urine specimens from patients
• Share in reception duties and office procedures as necessary.
• Maintains supplies in phlebotomy area
• Directs reference work to proper outside laboratories 
• Instruction to patients on proper specimen collection techniques
• Related work as required
• Other duties as assigned.
• May be exposed to hazardous drugs.  
• Attends OSHA training upon initial employee orientation and annually completes an OSHA competency.

RELATIONSHIP WITH OTHERS: Direct relationship with patients, staff, physicians, and administration. Must maintain a courteous and effective working relationship with patients, staff, physicians and administration.

Requirements

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/KNOWLEDGE: Graduated from High School or completed GED requirements. Phlebotomy certification preferred; Medical/Phlebotomy experience preferred.  BLS certificate required, or to be obtained within 3 months from start of employment. 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Requires sitting, extensive periods of standing, bending and reaching. May require lifting up to 10 pounds. Requires manual dexterity sufficient to operate standard office equipment such as computer, fax, calculators and telephone. Requires normal hearing and vision.