What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lab Phlebotomist position at Mile Bluff Medical Center?
No Experience Required - On-the-job Training Available!
General Information:
Job title: Lab Phlebotomist
Schedule: Full-time, 80 hours per pay period; Monday-Friday, 5:30am-2:00pm
Weekend Rotation: Occasionally to fill in for vacations
Holiday Rotation: Rotation required
Position Summary:
The Phlebotomist position draws blood from hospital patients so tests can be performed and doctors can make diagnoses.
Position Responsibilities:
- Send out all pathology and cytology, bone marrow biopsies, and fine needle aspirates.
- Review and input patients' demographics for pathology. Review and print pathology reports and input histology charges as they come in.
- Order tests and prepare them to standards.
- Check lab orders to make sure orders are correct, confirm physicians on the orders, and make changes if any are needed.
- Perform venipuncture blood draws, heel sticks, and finger pokes; verify patients' information, do drug screens, do breathalyzers, and keep phlebotomist updated with changes and new protocols.
- Perform other duties as requested.
Position Requirements:
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Phlebotomy training preferred.
- DOT breathalyzer certification preferred.
- Exceptional accuracy and attention to detail required.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:
- Intermediate proficiency with computers is required
- Comprehensive phlebotomy skills.
- Knowledge of lab protocols.
- Self-starter with compassion and excellent interpersonal communication and problem-solving skills.
