Summary

Under close supervision of a qualified Medical Technologist, assist with preparation of specimens and processing (e.g. centrifugation) of routine tests including urinalysis, hematology, and in some instances clinical chemistry.

Key Responsibilities

* Blood specimens are collected by venipuncture on geriatric, adults, children, and infants addressing their age specific needs and per phlebotomy standards.

* Outstanding Phlebotomy draws are checked regularly and completed to meet expected time frames.

* Technical duties are completed per laboratory guidelines, including cleaning equipment, maintaining inventory, and assisting with faxes and reports as needed.

* Assists in Clerical/Administrative duties e.g. answering calls, making reports, etc. to meet department needs.

* Patient test specimens (LIS) are received and barcode labels are generated and specimens are labeled per department standards.

* Additional department, organization, or network activities are completed per established objectives.

* PCC Organizational Values of Innovation, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence are upheld.

Qualifications and Experience

Education/Degree

Required

* High School diploma required

Preferred

Experience

Required

* One year Clinical Internship/ on the job training in a clinical or hospital laboratory required.

Preferred

* One to two years phlebotomy experience preferred.

Licensure

Required:

Preferred

Skills (Specific learned activity gained through training (e.g. computer skills, keyboarding, presentation, CPR, ACLS, etc.)

Required

* Phlebotomy course training in a State approved institution required.

* Computer proficiency required. Microsoft office applications preferred with ability to learn new software.

* Knowledge of LIS, computer, keyboard, MS Windows required.

Preferred

* Certification in Phlebotomy is preferred.

* Highly developed communications and interpersonal skills, working with diverse population.

* Work independently, be self-directed and contribute as a member of a team.

* Anticipates challenges and develops and implements strategies for addressing them.

* High level of service delivery. Demonstrate initiative with ability to prioritize work, meet deadlines and adapt to changing situations.

* Attention to detail.