Phlebotomist

DESCRIPTION: Responsible for safely and efficiently performing venipuncture and other specimen collection procedures to aid in diagnosis and treatment. This position ensures proper labeling, handling, and documentation of all samples, while maintaining high standards of patient care, confidentiality, and infection control.

SUPERVISION: Directly supervised by the Lead Phlebotomist and under the general administrative supervision of the Director of Nursing.

TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS: This position requires frequent standing, walking, bending, stooping, and kneeling. Must be able to lift and transport up to 25 pounds. Manual dexterity and visual acuity are essential.

FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepares and maintains necessary equipment and supplies
• Performs venipuncture, arterial puncture, capillary puncture, and other fluid collection procedures on patients, and ensures specimens are appropriately labeled and identified.
• Assists the patient before, during, and after collection of the specimen.
• Must maintain patient confidentiality, keep necessary records, and document results.
• Verifies patient by reading patient identification.
• Maintains specimen integrity by using aseptic technique, following department procedures; observing isolation procedures.
• Tracks collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection; maintaining daily tallies of collections performed.
• Maintains quality results by following department procedures and testing schedule; recording results in the quality-control; identifying and reporting needed changes.
• Maintains safe, secure, and healthy work environment by following standards and procedures; complying with legal regulations.
• Keep records of all physician orders.
• Handles and ships lab specimens according to protocol.
• Maintains statistics on workload.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION:

• Graduate from an accredited senior high school or GED graduate.
• Board registered phlebotomist or
• Certificate of completion from an accredited vocational/technical and board eligible.
• Must have a current BLS/CPR certificate.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish is preferred.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Proficient in specimen collection methods, handling protocols, and phlebotomy techniques.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to effectively interact with healthcare providers, patients, and administrative staff.
• Excellent organizational and time-management abilities.
• Skilled in interpreting medical orders and documenting findings accurately.
• Committed to maintaining a flexible schedule, including early morning or weekend shifts as needed.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced clinical environment