Responsibilities

Performs venipunctures, heel sticks, and finger sticks to obtain blood samples for testing purposes. Properly identifies patients and follows procedures for collection of specimens. Ensures that all information from the blood collection of specimens is entered into the laboratory computer system including time drawn, time received, and proper phlebotomy code. Picks up samples from nursing units as required. Performs other related functions as assigned by the Supervisor.

Qualifications

Education: High school diploma or equivalent required. Completion of a formal training course in phlebotomy procedures from an accredited school or training program preferred.

Experience: One year phlebotomy experience preferred.

Licenses/Certificates: