Phlebotomist Lab Full Time Evenings

DUTIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO

• Obtain blood specimens from patients and employees through venipuncture, finger stick, heel stick, and arterial blood gas collections using established laboratory procedures.
• Process and handle blood, urine, stool and other body fluid specimens.
• Provide care for the infant, pediatric, young adult, adult or geriatric patient.
• Ensure specimen integrity through proper technique, specimen storage and handling.
• Properly initials, dates and records blood collection time at proper collection times including timed, Stat and routine collections.
• Perform phlebotomy on nursing home, house call, and wellness patients.
• Order and receive tests into Laboratory Information System.
• Ensure excellent delivery of customer service to all laboratory customers through quick, efficient and thorough responses to requests for services or information.
• Demonstrate effective communication skills and positive attitude with all members of the healthcare team, families and patients to include properly explaining test and procedure.
• Keep phlebotomy area, drawing trays and nursing units neat, clean and well stocked with supplies.
• Meets lab service goals as scheduled or report problems to director.
• Other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES  

• Basic computer skills (mouse, keyboard, internet).
• Ability to learn and use new information technology.
• Operate laboratory vehicles.
• Basic computer skills.
• Strong problem solving skills, and the ability to work quickly and accurately when under strict deadlines.
• Good communication skills; oral, written, electronic
• Ability to work independently and as member of a team.
• Comprehensive knowledge of applicable safety, quality control and specimen handling guidelines and procedures.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of all patient and/or employee information to assure patient and/or employee rights are protected.

EDUCATION

• Minimum Education: High school graduate or equivalent (GED) and graduate of an accredited phlebotomy training facility or equivalent experience preferred.

EXPERIENCE 

• Minimum Experience: Preferred Phlebotomy training program clinical rotation and/or 1 year experience.

CERTIFICATE/LICENSE

• Certificate from an accredited phlebotomy training facility or proof of equivalent training preferred; valid Driver’s License.