Certified Phlebotomy Tech, Marshall Medical Centers- Marshall Family Medicine, Full Time, 1st Shift

Huntsville Hospital Health System•Guntersville, AL

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the general supervision of the Laboratory Manager, performs venipunctures and capillary punctures, collects throat swabs for culture, and instructs patients on proper collection of urine specimens. Accesses computers for ordering tests, printing labels, and collecting demographic data. Assists in clerical tasks. Assures that collecting area is adequately stocked with supplies. Prints ‘Specimen Collection’ reports and responds appropriately to all uncollected work listed on the report.

Requirements

Prefer high school diploma or equivalent. (i.e. GED)
Phlebotomy Certification preferred.
1 to 2 months on-the-job training under the supervision of Phlebotomy Testing Supervisor is the usual way in which the technique is learned.
Competency of components of laboratory procedures, as appropriate.
Good general condition.
Verbal ability to communicate with patients and other clientele instructions and other information.
Numerical ability to calculate by formula.
Form perception, visual acuity in the color spectrum to perform specific lab tests.
Dependable.

Responsibilities

Collects blood specimens from in-patients and out-patients and places the specimens in appropriate depts.
Prints Outstanding Orders reports and responds appropriately to specimens listed on report.
Follows procedures as defined in the collection manual for patient identification and labeling tubes.
Prepares urine containers for collection, including routine, 24-hour, etc. Instructs patients on method of collection.
Orders tests, receives specimens in computer and places barcode labels on specimens brought to lab from outside sources and distributes specimens to appropriate departments.
Adheres to infection control procedures and isolation precautions.
Assists in clerical duties, including registration, checking charges, scanning, indexing and printing results.
Assists in maintaining adequate stock. Requests supplies as needed and places stock in appropriate areas upon receipt.
Keeps work areas and collection tray clean and sanitary.
Responds to telephone appropriately and in a timely manner.
Under direct supervision, may assist technical personnel with simple procedures, when asked.
Orients new phlebotomists to the departmental procedures and environment.
Maintains good relations with patients, medical staff, co-workers, other depts. and physicians offices.