Phlebotomist

About This Role

Perform phlebotomy and other specimen collections on adult and pediatric patients, ensuring accurate patient identification and proper labeling procedures. The Phlebotomist I maintains a professional demeanor while interacting with patients and staff, and is responsible for specimen processing and maintaining a clean working environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform phlebotomy on adult and pediatric patients by vascular access (venipuncture) or capillary collection (finger stick) using aseptic protocols, accurate patient identification and proper labeling procedures
• Monitor phone and voice mail messages, as necessary
• Monitor collection supply inventory and order supplies as necessary
• Receive patients professionally and courteously utilizing AIDET and positive patient experience tools
• Perform specimen centrifugation, processing, prepping for reference lab transportation, storage and retrieval
• Utilize computer skills to accurately access patient/testing information, as necessary
• Produce patient demographic sheet and prepare additional paperwork to accompany specimens, as necessary
• Maintain a clean patient and working environment

Requirements

• High School graduate or equivalent

Qualifications

• High School graduate or equivalent required
• Prior experience as a Phlebotomist OR an equivalent combination of graduation from a certified phlebotomy school coupled with work experience in a healthcare field preferred.

Nice to Have

• National Phlebotomy Certification or qualified to sit for phlebotomy certification exam preferred
• Prior experience as a Phlebotomist OR an equivalent combination of graduation from a certified phlebotomy school coupled with work experience in a healthcare field preferred
• Moderate knowledge of medical terminology
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Benefits

Certifications