What are the responsibilities and job description for the Phlebotomist I position at Saint Francis Health System?
Job Summary
Performs venipunctures, arterial punctures, and capillary sampling to obtain blood samples for laboratory testing. Enters orders for testing and accessions specimens in the computer system.
Requirements
- Minimum Education: High School Diploma or GED
- Licensure, Registration and/or Certification: None
- Work Experience: 0 - 6 month(s) related experience inclusive of on the job or classroom training in phlebotomy
KSA's
- Basic PC Skills
- Excellent interpersonal, written and oral communication skills
- Ability to draw blood specimens
Essential Functions and Responsibilities
- Collects patient specimens competently and accurately
- Supports the general operation of the Laboratory
- Documents collection and processes specimens efficiently
- Performs phlebotomy collections in a timely manner
Working Relationships
- Works directly with patients and/or customers
- Works with internal customers via telephone or face to face interaction
- Works with external customers via telephone or face to face interaction
- Works with other healthcare professionals and staff
Important Notice
This position has been identified as a safety-sensitive position under the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Use and Patient Protection Act (OMMA). This statute allows employers to lawfully refuse to hire applicants for safety-sensitive jobs or to discipline or discharge employees who work in safety-sensitive jobs if they test positive for marijuana, even if they have a valid license to use medical marijuana.
