Job Summary
This position is responsible for performing all duties related to the efficient, safe, and compliant collection of blood, blood products and urine. Provides services to neonate through geriatric populations. Works collaboratively as a member of the team and in alignment with the values of St. Johns Health.
Essential Functions
1. Draws blood for specimen testing. Specimen collection to include neonate to geriatric populations, legal specimen collection and DOT collections.
2. LIS ordering and receiving
3. Performs urine drug screen collections.
4. Assists in secretarial functions (phone, report distribution, maintaining complete and accurate records).
5. Disposes of blood or other biohazard fluids or tissue, in accordance with applicable laws, standards, or policies.
Job Requirements
Minimum Education
Required: High school diploma or equivalent. Certification as a phlebotomist required within an acceptable allotted time frame.
Preferred: Certification as phlebotomist.
Minimum Work Experience
Required: Good interpersonal, communication, and customer service skills.
Preferred:1 year phlebotomy experience.
Required Licenses: BLS required within 30 days of hire.
Functional Demands
Working Conditions: Hospital clinical laboratory and drawing room. Exposure to infectious, flammable, and caustic agents. Working in a small, enclosed area, subject to high stress. Must be on-site at the SJH campus or other facilities to fulfill the responsibilities of this role.
Physical Requirements: 80% of the time sitting and computer use. 20% of shift intermittent standing and walking. Ability to lift 15 pounds. Bending and reaching required. Manual dexterity essential. Must possess sight/hearing senses to meet the requirements of this position.
Direct Reports: None
Reports to: Manager Clinical Laboratory
Internal & External Contacts: Patient, pathologists, most hospital department staff, Physicians and their office staff, airlines and courier services, reference laboratories and community patient services.
Leadership Capabilities
Attention to Detail
Completes tasks in a way that ensures there are no errors
Methodically and patiently reviews work to identify any mistakes or discrepancies
Creates and stores documentation in a way that is thorough and easy to access
Composure
Remains calm when times are tough
Maintains balance when the unexpected happens.
Initiative
Doesnt wait for others to tell him/her what to do; sees a problem or opportunity and immediately starts moving to address it
Finds his/her own motivation for completing work and accomplishing goals
Organizing
Can coordinate multiple activities and resources at once to accomplish a goal
Arranges information and files in a useful manner
Quality Decision Making
Considers many factors and sources when making decisions
Is correct and accurate with most of his/her solutions and suggestions when judged over time
Is sought out by others for advice and solutions
