What are the responsibilities and job description for the Phlebotomist position at ScionHealth?
Description
Description:
Performs phlebotomy and other specimen collections. Provides clerical and receptionist support services by filing records and slides; answering the phone; making appointments; may assist patients to appropriate diagnostic area.
Qualifications:
Minimum Education
Strongly prefer High School Graduate or equivalent.
Required Skills
Current BLS certification through American Heart Association or within 30 days of hire
Prefer previous clerical or receptionist experience, filing, and data entry.
Description:
Performs phlebotomy and other specimen collections. Provides clerical and receptionist support services by filing records and slides; answering the phone; making appointments; may assist patients to appropriate diagnostic area.
- Receives requisitions for laboratory testing and collects patient specimens such as urine, blood, etc. within required time frame.
- Consistently performs specimen processing using available personnel protective equipment and supplies.
- Displays good hygienic behavior to prevent self-inculcation and cross-contamination to self and other laboratory areas.
- Notifies testing personnel of patient's samples that are to be tested i.e. blood, urine, stools and culture specimens.
- Ensures all patient specimens are properly labeled with time and date of collection, patient's name or LIS label on specimen.
- Completes clerical duties including filing, faxing, answering phones, and inputting orders into the computer.
Qualifications:
Minimum Education
Strongly prefer High School Graduate or equivalent.
Required Skills
Current BLS certification through American Heart Association or within 30 days of hire
Prefer previous clerical or receptionist experience, filing, and data entry.
