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GENERAL SUMMARY OF DUTIES:_*

• The laboratory phlebotomist performs venipuncture and capillary punctures on adult and pediatric patients.
• Delivers specimens to designated testing areas in the laboratory; instructs patients on proper collection procedures and testing requirements.
• Participates in the instruction of phlebotomy students and new personnel; works with the computer; assists the laboratory receptionist with paperwork, including filing and the processing of patients.

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TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS:_*

• Requires sitting/standing for long periods of time using a computer terminal and telephone.
• Some bending and stretching required.
• Occasional lifting up to 40 pounds.
• Working under stress.
• Manual dexterity required for use of computer.
• Requires corrected near and far vision and hearing to normal ranges. Requires working under stressful conditions or working irregular hours. Potential exposure to communicable diseases or potentially infected bodily fluids.

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TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:_*

• Frequent exposure to communicable diseases, potentially infectious bodily fluids, toxic substances, and medicinal preparations.
• Utilization of a variety of medical equipment.
• Public environment.
• Bloodborne area.

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EXAMPLE OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:_*

• Obtains blood specimens and collects non-blood specimens such as urine, sputum, and throat swabs for laboratory testing.
• Checks the test requisition to ensure correctness and completeness prior to collecting samples.
• Verifies positive patient identification by using “two patient identifiers”.
• Performs venipunctures and finger sticks using the aseptic technique and in accordance with departmental procedures.
• Ensures that specimen requirements are met at the time of collection and maintains specimen integrity.
• Coordinates the collections performed.
• Performs bedside glucose test. Records the results, initials and dates the report.
• Verifies specimen integrity and adheres to established procedures for rejection of unacceptable specimens.
• Prepares specimens for reference laboratory dispatch and testing.
• Responsible for good attendance as defined in the Attendance Policy.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Addendum – Waived Lab Testing

• Performs all procedures authorized by the Director of Laboratory for Waived testing.
• Follows the laboratory’s procedures for specimen handling and processing, tests analytes, reports and maintains records of patient test results.
• Maintains records that demonstrate proficiency-testing samples are tested in the same manner as patient samples.
• Adheres to the laboratory’s quality control and quality assurance policies documenting all quality control and quality assurance activities.
• Adheres to Biohazard/Bloodborne Pathogen, Chemical Hygiene, and other safety guidelines established to provide employee/patient safety and prevent injury and illness.
• Performs assigned work productively within acceptable time frames under normal conditions.
• Assists with in-service instruction of new employees.
• Operates clinical laboratory diagnostic equipment according to instrument procedures.
• Documents all corrective action taken when test systems deviate from the laboratory’s established performance specifications.

Addendum – Moderate Lab Testing

• Performs all procedures authorized by the Director of Laboratory for Waived and Moderate complexity testing.
• Follows the laboratory’s procedures for specimen handling and processing, tests analytes, reports and maintains records of patient test results.
• Maintains records that demonstrate proficiency-testing samples are tested in the same manner as patient samples.
• Adheres to the laboratory’s quality control and quality assurance policies documenting all quality control and quality assurance activities.
• Adheres to Biohazard/Bloodborne Pathogen, Chemical Hygiene, and other safety guidelines established to provide employee/patient safety and prevent injury and illness.
• Performs assigned work productively within acceptable time frames under normal conditions.
• Assists with in-service instruction of new employees.
• Operates clinical laboratory diagnostic equipment according to instrument procedures.
• Documents all corrective action taken when test systems deviate from the laboratory’s established performance specifications.
• Prepares and labels laboratory reagents and supplies.
• Maintains product/supply inventories.
• Reports test results following clinic protocols drawing special alerts to physicians and/or nurses on “red flag” results.
• Identifies problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results and corrects the problem or notifies the laboratory supervisor.

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KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES:_*

• Frequent exposure to communicable disease, potentially infectious body fluids, toxic substances, and medicinal preparations.
• Utilization of a variety of medical equipment.
• Good communication skills.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Knowledge of computer keyboard.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to be a team player.

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EDUCATION:_*

• High School diploma or equivalent. Graduation from an accredited program for Phlebotomy.

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EXPERIENCE:_*

• One-year prior experience in a clinic, hospital, medical laboratory or physician office preferred but not mandatory or experience greater than one year where the primary responsibilities were phlebotomy and satisfactory reference check may be substituted for certification.
• Critical accuracy with respect to the identification of patients and specimen labeling in a sometimes-stressful environment.

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CERTIFICATE/LICENSE:_*

• Certification in phlebotomy training and technique from an accredited agency a plus.

Job Type: Full-time

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