Phlebotomist

Category: Lab City: Jackson State: Tennessee Shift: Job Description Summary: Responsible for obtaining venous, arterial, and capillary blood samples from patients and transporting the samples to the laboratory. Ability to perform venipunctures and other blood collection procedures. Availability, willingness and experience in performing special procedures (such as; assisting physicians in special procedures, special nursery procedures, or preparation of reference lab samples). Possible exposure to contagious disease. Continuous exposure to blood, patient specimens, and needles. High School Diploma or equivalent required. Under the direct supervision of the Phlebotomy Shift Supervisor or Manager (Clinical Section), responsible for the assigned shift as scheduled. Employee is subject to call back and overtime as required by the hospital. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Obtains and/or verifies receipt of all venous, arterial or capillary blood specimens as requested; divides blood quantities for multiple tests; and transports the specimens back to the lab. Responds to patient's emergencies (CPR) in order to be available to collect specimen as requested. Administers dextrose as required for tolerance test. Applies accurate identification and collection of specimens with respect to patient identity, appropriateness of specimen obtained with respect to analyses ordered, and correct deliveries for effective handling. Stocks supplies for assigned area and recommends ordering. Transportation of blood specimens collected by non-lab personnel. Answers the telephone and routing the calls to the proper department or individual. Orders lab tests from manual request forms Relaying results by the pneumatic tube system, fax machine, or mail to the proper recipients. Properly obtain urine specimens for forensic drug testing. Performs related responsibilities as required or directed. JOB SPECIFICATIONS: EDUCATION: High School Diploma or equivalent required. LICENSURE, REGISTRATION, CERTIFICATION: N/A EXPERIENCE: N/A KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Knowledge of hospital departmental policies and procedures, ability to perform venipunctures and other blood collection procedures. Ability to read, write and perform basic arithmetic. Ability to communicate effectively with others directly and by phone. Basic computer skills. NONDISCRIMINATION NOTICE STATEMENT We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. West Tennessee Healthcare complies with federal, state, and/or local laws regarding mandatory vaccination of its workforce. If you are offered a position and must be vaccinated under any applicable law, you will be required to show proof of full vaccination or obtain an approval of a religious or medical exemption prior to your start date. If you receive an exemption from the vaccination requirement, you will be required to follow West Tennessee Healthcare’s accommodation precautions to mitigate the spread of illness.