Under close supervision of a qualified Medical Technologist, assist with preparation of specimens and processing (e.g. centrifugation) of routine tests including urinalysis, hematology, and in some instances clinical chemistry.
- Blood specimens are collected by venipuncture on geriatric, adults, children, and infants addressing their age specific needs and per phlebotomy standards.
- Outstanding Phlebotomy draws are checked regularly and completed to meet expected time frames.
- Technical duties are completed per laboratory guidelines, including cleaning equipment, maintaining inventory, and assisting with faxes and reports as needed.
- Assists in Clerical/Administrative duties e.g. answering calls, making reports, etc. to meet department needs.
- Patient test specimens (LIS) are received and barcode labels are generated and specimens are labeled per department standards.
- Additional department, organization, or network activities are completed per established objectives.
- PCC Organizational Values of Innovation, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence are upheld.
Education/Degree Required
- High School diploma required
- One year Clinical Internship/ on the job training in a clinical or hospital laboratory required.
- One to two years phlebotomy experience preferred.
Skills (Specific learned activity gained through training (e.g. computer skills, keyboarding, presentation, CPR, ACLS, etc.)
Required- Phlebotomy course training in a State approved institution required.
- Computer proficiency required. Microsoft office applications preferred with ability to learn new software.
- Knowledge of LIS, computer, keyboard, MS Windows required.
- Certification in Phlebotomy is preferred.
- Highly developed communications and interpersonal skills, working with diverse population.
- Work independently, be self-directed and contribute as a member of a team.
- Anticipates challenges and develops and implements strategies for addressing them.
- High level of service delivery. Demonstrate initiative with ability to prioritize work, meet deadlines and adapt to changing situations.
- Attention to detail.