Phlebotomist

Job Description

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY

Performs clinical lab procedures, quality assurance, and instrument maintenance. Obtains blood specimens and collects non-blood specimens such as urine, sputum, and throat swabs for laboratory testing.

SUMMARY OF ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Checks the test requisition or computer orders for correctness and completeness prior to collecting samples. Corrects or brings discrepancies to the attention of the lab director.
• Greets each patient in a friendly, professional manner.
• Verifies positive patient identification using at least 2 patient identifiers prior to collecting specimen.
• Performs venipunctures and finger / heel sticks using aseptic technique and in accordance with department procedures.
• Exhibits concern for the patient’s comfort and safety.
• Explains procedures / process after obtaining specimens.
• Ensures that specimen requirements are met at the time of collection and maintains specimen integrity. Adheres to lab policies for rejection of unacceptable specimens.
• Coordinates the collections of therapeutic drug-monitoring assays with nursing personnel to ensure the proper drug dose to collection time.
• Coordinates special lab studies with ambulatory services and pharmacy. Administers oral test solutions.
• Initials, dates and times all collections.
• Offers additional assistance-seeks to ensure patient satisfaction after concluding encounter.
• Registers patients in to the computer system, labels specimens, and collects and receives specimens into the lab computer.
• Answers phone calls – records request for blood collection, answers general questions concerning test orders and collection, takes messages and routes calls.

BASIC SKILLS

EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

LANGUAGE SKILLS

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS