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Job Summary
The Phlebotomist draws blood samples to be used for diagnostic testing and transports samples to the appropriate laboratory. Provides updates to the patient areas on results of the tests. Performs appropriate CLIA waived routine tests or procedures in a clinical laboratory.
Responsibilities
- Gathers specimens, samples, or supplies and makes basic preparations in a clinical lab environment.
- Uses various venipuncture methods to collect patient blood samples and transports samples to the lab.
- Evaluates positive patient identification reducing pre-analytical error and/or adverse patient outcome.
- Tracks progress on samples and work orders and provides updates on results to patient areas.
- Cleans and performs routine maintenance on work areas and equipment and documents equipment performance accurately.
Specifications
Experience
- #N/A
Minimum Required
Preferred/Desired
- Hospital Phlebotomy experience.
Education
Minimum Required
- Skill in communicating clearly and effectively using standard English in written, oral and verbal format to achieve high productivity and efficiency. Skill to write legibly and record information accurately as necessary to perform job duties.
Preferred/Desired
Training
Minimum Required
Preferred/Desired
- Training as acquired in an approved phlebotomy training program
Special Skills
Minimum Required
- Basic computer literacy skills.
Preferred/Desired
Licensure
Minimum Required
Preferred/Desired
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