Education/Experience/Skills:
1) Preparing patients before drawing blood.
2) Explaining blood draw procedures to patients and answering any questions about the process.
3) Following all health and safety protocols and procedures to maintain sanitary work areas.
4) Gathering medical testing materials, including needles, sample vials, blood storage bags and test tubes.
5) Verifying patient information and labeling blood samples properly.
6) Accurately updating patient information in the organization’s database.
7) Helping nervous or frightened patients remain calm during blood draws.
8) Working with supervising physicians and always following their directions.
Responsibilities:
1) Specimen Collection: Perform venipuncture and other blood collection techniques on patients of all ages, ensuring proper identification and handling of specimens.
2) Patient Interaction: Greet patients, verify their identities, explain procedures, and address any questions or concerns to ensure a positive experience.
3) Safety Protocols: Follow all safety and infection control procedures, including the proper disposal of sharps and biohazard materials.
4) Data Entry: Accurately enter patient and specimen information into the laboratory information system.
5) Equipment Maintenance: Ensure phlebotomy equipment is clean, well-maintained, and properly stocked.
6) Quality Control: Participate in quality assurance and quality control procedures to ensure the accuracy and reliability of test results.
7) Collaboration: Work closely with laboratory staff, healthcare providers, and administrative personnel to support efficient laboratory operations.
8) Professional Development: Attend training sessions and stay updated on best practices in phlebotomy and laboratory safety.
Work Environment: This work environment requires working under stressful conditions or working irregular hours, requires frequent exposure to communicable diseases, body fluids, toxic substances, medicinal preparations, and other conditions common to a clinic environment.
Physical Demands:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee must be able to lift and/or move more than fifty pounds.
Requires sitting, standing, and walking for extensive periods of time. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms. The ability to work at a moderate noise level in the work environment is required.
The above job description is an overview of the duties, responsibilities, and requirements of the position and is not all inclusive. Employees may be required to perform other job-related assignments as required by changing business needs.
I have read and understand the job requirements, responsibilities and expectations set forth in the job description provided for my position. I attest that I can perform the essential job functions as outlined with or without any reasonable accommodations.