Clinic Phlebotomist

Baptist Health • Little Rock, AR

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About The Position

Phlebotomists properly identify patients and obtain blood specimens as ordered by a licensed health care provider. In the presence of the patient, the Phlebotomist ensures specimens are properly identified with a hospital-generated label or with two patient identifiers, the date, the time, and their unique ID. The role is responsible for timely delivery of specimens to the laboratory and for communicating with nursing and laboratory staff if there is a problem obtaining a specimen. Phlebotomists also complete courier rounds, chain-of-custody drug testing, and breath alcohol testing.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to effectively and professionally communicate with doctors, nurses, clinical staff, and people from all walks of life and every age group.
• Ability to read and write, and basic computer skills.
• Understanding and practice of proper phone etiquette.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Properly identify patients and obtain blood specimens as ordered by a licensed health care provider.
• Ensure specimens are properly identified in the patient's presence using a hospital-generated label or two patient identifiers, the date, the time, and their unique ID.
• Deliver specimens to the laboratory in a timely manner.
• Communicate with nursing and laboratory staff about problems obtaining specimens.
• Complete courier rounds, chain-of-custody drug testing, and breath alcohol testing.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED