PHLEBOTOMIST - Poughkeepsie, NY

PHLEBOTOMIST

Poughkeepsie, NY

LAB

M-F 8:30am - 5:30pm

Position Overview: The Phlebotomist performs venipuncture and capillary puncture on adults, neonates and pediatric patients; collects urine specimens; performs EKG and spirometry on adult and pediatric patients; participates in the instruction of new personnel; works with computer; communicates in a manner that promotes Laboratory professionalism as well as a comfortable phlebotomy.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (including but not limited to the following):

• Blood Collection: from adult and pediatric patients using vacutainer, syringe and butterfly techniques; capillary puncture using heel and fingerstick techniques.
• Identifies and labels specimens appropriately.
• Instructs patients in regard to urine and stool collection procedures.
• Enters accessioning data into the computer.
• Prepares specimens for send out testing.
• Inventories supplies and prepares phlebotomy stations to effectively collect blood.
• Attends required meetings.
• Enhances professional growth and development through inservice meetings and education programs.
• Performs EKG, Holter Monitor, and Spirometry procedures.
• Maintains patient confidentiality.
• Performs related work as required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of laboratory techniques to perform blood, urine and stool collection.
• Knowledge of container and minimum volume requirements for specimen collection. . Knowledge regarding the technical correctness of EKG and spirometry printouts.
• Knowledge regarding the proper attachment of a Holter monitor.
• Skill in labeling and dispersing specimens to appropriate stations.
• Skill in interacting with patients representing a broad physical and socioeconomic spectrum. Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with patients, laboratory staff and medical staff.

   

  Typical Physical Demands:

   

• Requires full range of body motion including manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination.
• Frequent standing, walking and bending required for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to support the body weight of an adult patient when moving from a chair to an exam table.
• Requires visual acuity and normal color perception.

   

  Working Conditions: Exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, ionizing radiation, medicinal preparations, and other conditions common to a medical group and laboratory environment.

   

   

  Qualifications and Education:

   

• High School diploma or GED and on the job training.
• One year of phlebotomy required.

Certification: Certification from an accredited phlebotomy diploma program preferred.

Alternative to Minimum Qualifications: Additional appropriate education may be substituted for the minimum experience requirement.