Phlebotomist

RELATIONSHIPS:

Reports to: Practice Administrator

Receives procedural guidance from: Technical Supervisor and Medical Technologist

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs a variety of routine blood drawing procedures, to include venipuncture, using standard equipment such as vaccutainer tubes and sleeves, tourniquets, syringes and butterfly needles.
• Interacts directly with patient to obtain information for laboratory records, explain procedures, allay fears, and elicit cooperation.
• Utilizes standard procedures for the maintenance of positive patient identification; records appropriate collection information in accordance with established protocol.
• Processes, labels, and stores blood samples for subsequent analysis.
• Maintains inventory of supplies, reordering as required; stocks supplies on carts and hand trays.
• Performs various quality control procedures to maintain compliance with internal and external regulations.
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS:

High school diploma or GED. At least 1 year of recent, directly related experience to include 3 months practicum gained in a clinical, hospital, or laboratory setting. OR

Phlebotomy Certificate, MLT (ASCP) Certificate, or LPN/RN Licensure appropriate to state in which employed.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Ability to perform standard phlebotomy procedures and techniques.
• Knowledge of appropriate blood processing and handling procedures.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to accurately complete and maintain administrative documents and records.
• Ability to understand and follow specific clinical protocol, specifications, and procedures.
• Knowledge of supplies, equipment, and/or services ordering and inventory control.
• Knowledge of sterile procedures.
• Knowledge of relevant clinical and patient care regulations, policies, procedures, and standards.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• Successful candidate must submit copies of current certification and/or licensure along with professional references.
• May be required to submit to annual TB and rubella screening.
• Diabetes & Endocrine Associates will provide Hepatitis vaccination, candidate may decline vaccination through declination form or may provide record of vaccination from previous employer.

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL EFFORT:

• Work is performed in an interior medical/clinical environment.
• Moderate physical activity. May require physical effort including lifting up to 25 pounds and some extended periods of standing or walking.
• Will work with blood or blood-borne pathogens and will require OSHA training.

Diabetes & Endocrine Associates provides all training required by OSHA to ensure employee safety.