What are the responsibilities and job description for the PHLEBOTOMY TECHNICIAN position at LifeBridge Health?
Summary
Summary
Under direct supervision, performs phlebotomy procedures to obtain and prepare blood specimens for analysis. Processes phlebotomy paper work and tabulates data. Performs various clerical functions.
Responsibilities Performs phlebotomy procedures on inpatients and outpatients in all age groups to obtain blood specimens according to established aseptic techniques. Collaborates with peers to create staffing schedules.Verifies patient information, accurately labels specimens, and explains specimen collection methods and procedures to patient. Communicates with patient care staff to assure correct orders. Approaches and identifies patient appropriately. Performs phlebotomy according to established policies. Accurately processes, receives, labels, aliquots, and distributes all specimens brought into the laboratory via computer or manual systems. Accurately verifies patient identity and labels all specimens according to established policies. Correctly records the collection of each patient specimen. Provides courteous patient/customer service, using communication techniques that are open, honest, and age appropriate; communicates accidents or injuries immediately to the Laboratory Manager. Appropriately sends specimens to the laboratory from collection rounds.
Experience: Required: * 1-3 years Education: Required: Preferred: * High School / GED Licenses And Certification: Required: * Basic Life Support * Phlebotomy Technician * Basic Life Support
Additional Information
As one of the largest health care providers in Maryland, with 13,000 team members, We strive to CARE BRAVELY for over 1 million patients annually. LifeBridge Health includes Sinai Hospital of Baltimore, Northwest Hospital, Carroll Hospital, Levindale Hebrew Geriatric Center and Hospital and Grace Medical Center, as well as our Community Physician Enterprise, Center for Hope, Practice Dynamics, and business partners: LifeBridge Health & Fitness, ExpressCare and HomeCare of Maryland.
