Hospital Phlebotomy Tech I

Job Title: Phlebotomist

Job Summary:
This position may be located within a Hospital Facility, Patient Service Center (PSC), In Office Phlebotomy (IOP) or Mobile Diagnostic Services (MDS). The primary responsibility of this role is to collect and receive biological specimens into the department, their proper entry into the company's computer system, the preparation of samples for analytical testing and/or the distribution of these specimens to the proper analytical area.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform specimen collection, general laboratory specimen processing, or referral laboratory processing.
• Enter and verify patient demographics, location, physician data, tests requested, time and date of collection, appropriate clinical information, and all other pertinent data found on requisitions and computer-generated orders as required for processing and billing.
• Verify accuracy of entered information and appropriateness of specimens received.
• Aliquots and labels specimens according to established departmental procedures and practices, delivers specimens to the technical area in a timely manner and/or performs initial processing and preparation of samples for transport.

Requirements:

• Minimum age requirement of 18.
• High School diploma or equivalent may be required dependent on state regulatory requirements.
• Basic knowledge of department resource materials.
• Completion of a phlebotomy program or phlebotomy experience.
• Position may require DHS Fingerprinting Certification or the ability to obtain fingerprint certification.
• Dependent on department/location, candidate must possess a valid state driver's license in the state of employment and be eligible for coverage under the company auto insurance policy.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bilingual (Spanish/English).
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Additional related education and/or experience.

Languages: English