Job Summary:

The Phlebotomist will obtain and prepare specimens for analysis and performs various screening tests.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Obtains blood specimens and collects nonblood specimens such as urine, sputum, and throat swabs for laboratory testing.
• Performs screening tests and reports results.
• Processes specimens to prepare them for laboratory testing. Prepares specimens for reference laboratory dispatch and testing. Resolves ambiguous and/or unusual test orders by contacting the physician of the order, pathologist, nursing station, or reference laboratory. Refers unresolved orders back to the originator for further clarification before collecting samples or processing specimens. Makes the supervisor aware of unresolved orders.
• Contributes to the general laboratory functions and institutional needs. Attends regular department staff meetings and in-service training. Maintains compliance with laboratory and hospital policies and procedures, and safety practices. Keeps work area neat and clean and restocks daily supplies.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Must satisfactorily complete the on-the-job training provided by the Phlebotomy/Accession Lab Supervisor during a probationary period unless extension is granted by the laboratory manager.
• Good communication skills.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and certification for CPR preferred.

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or the equivalent.
• Previous experience or education in a health-related field helpful.
• Phlebotomy certification preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Ability to move 30 to 40 pounds to stock supplies and move or support patients.