Phlebotomist

SUMMARY: Under general supervision, the Phlebotomist"Times New Roman""> is responsible for computer entry of laboratory orders,
collection, processing and routing of specimens for in-house and send-out
testing, result entry and performance of waived tests. The applicant must have excellent
communication and interpersonal skills, as well as a knowledge and experience
in performance of phlebotomy and waived laboratory procedures.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the
following. Other dutiesmay be
assigned.

Perform computer entry of laboratory
orders and test results.

Perform a variety of phlebotomy
procedures on pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients.

Instruct patients on proper urine
collection procedures and appropriately allocate collected sample.

Order, stock, and inventory supplies for
the laboratory.

Operate various laboratory equipment.

Clean equipment and perform routine
maintenance of laboratory instruments.

Clean and organize laboratory work
areas.

Maintain all laboratory logs and
records.

Maintain patient confidentiality.

Coordinate daily communications of
laboratory with patients, physicians and other parties.

Participate in educational activities.

Perform other related work as required.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To
perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each
essential duty satisfactorily. The
requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or
ability required. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform
the essential functions of this job.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE: Graduation
from a standard high school or General Education Degree (GED) equivalent with
successful completion from a phlebotomy course or study. Experience in laboratory work involving media
preparation and the use of a variety of laboratory tools and equipment
preferred.

LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to
read, interpret, and comprehend simple instructions, (whether written or
verbal). Ability to compose simple correspondence
and documentation. Ability to
effectively present information and respond to questions in one-on-one and
small group situations to patients, third parties, physicians, and other
employees of the organization; whether in person or on the telephone. Ability to respond to inquiries in a manner
that the respondent can comprehend.
Ability to respond effectively to the most sensitive inquiries,
complaints, and situations.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Ability to add,
subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers,
common fractions, and other routine mathematical functions.

REASONING ABILITY: Ability to
define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid
conclusions. Ability to interpret and
solve practical problems with an extensive variety of information that deals
with several abstract and concrete variables. Ability to apply common sense,
good judgment, and problem-solving skills in difficult situations.

OTHER
SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Knowledge of laboratory procedures, set up and safety
precautions. Knowledge of various
laboratory tools, equipment, and materials.
Ability to prepare media, solutions, etc. Ability to use and operate required
laboratory tools and equipment. Ability
to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with faculty
members, students, residents, staff, patients, and other third parties.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work
environment characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters
while performing the essential functions of this job within a standard hospital
medical record setting. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform
the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually
moderate. Exposure to communicable
disease, blood, body fluids, hazardous chemicals, and sharp instruments. Exposure to injury from patients or
equipment.