Medical Laboratory Technician/Phlebotomist
About The Position
The Phlebotomist will obtain and prepare specimens for analysis and performs various screening tests. This role involves obtaining blood specimens and collecting nonblood specimens such as urine, sputum, and throat swabs for laboratory testing. The Phlebotomist will also perform screening tests and report results, process specimens to prepare them for laboratory testing, and prepare specimens for reference laboratory dispatch and testing. Additionally, the role requires resolving ambiguous and/or unusual test orders by contacting the physician of the order, pathologist, nursing station, or reference laboratory, and referring unresolved orders back to the originator for further clarification before collecting samples or processing specimens. The Phlebotomist will make the supervisor aware of unresolved orders and contribute to the general laboratory functions and institutional needs. This position requires attending regular department staff meetings and in-service training, maintaining compliance with laboratory and hospital policies and procedures, and safety practices, and keeping the work area neat and clean and restocking daily supplies.
Requirements
- High school diploma or the equivalent.
- Carry no history of malpractice or board sanctions.
- Must pass Criminal Record Check and Sexual Offender Registry Check.
- Ability to work independently regarding scheduling time, organizing workload, completing a variety of task in a timely manner, and functioning with professionals from other disciplines in a cooperative and helpful manner.
- Knowledge of medical terminology and certification for CPR & CPI required.
- Excellent communication skills and ability to work under supervision and as part of a team.
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience or education in a health-related field helpful.
- Phlebotomy certification preferred, but not required.
- Willingness to work flexible hours as needed to support clinic needs.
Responsibilities
- Obtains blood specimens and collects nonblood specimens such as urine, sputum, and throat swabs for laboratory testing.
- Performs screening tests and reports results.
- Processes specimens to prepare them for laboratory testing.
- Prepares specimens for reference laboratory dispatch and testing.
- Resolves ambiguous and/or unusual test orders by contacting the physician of the order, pathologist, nursing station, or reference laboratory.
- Refers unresolved orders back to the originator for further clarification before collecting samples or processing specimens.
- Makes the supervisor aware of unresolved orders.
- Contributes to the general laboratory functions and institutional needs.
- Attends regular department staff meetings and in-service training.
- Maintains compliance with laboratory and hospital policies and procedures, and safety practices.
- Keeps work area neat and clean and restocks daily supplies.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
