Phlebotomist I

Stamford Health•Stamford, CT

10h•Onsite

About The Position

The Phlebotomist I is responsible for obtaining blood specimens from patients as ordered by medical professionals, ensuring patient identification and record accuracy while adhering to HIPAA regulations. Key duties include transcribing order tests, preparing specimens for transport according to specific handling requirements, and maintaining adequate laboratory supplies, including checking for expired items. The role also involves daily cleaning of the draw station, equipment maintenance, and strict adherence to policies, standard operating procedures (SOPs), regulatory guidelines, and safety protocols. The individual must be able to work both independently and as part of a team. Essential competencies include a strong knowledge of basic medical laboratory principles, safety, cleanliness, infection control, and equipment use. The position requires accuracy, effective verbal and written communication, proficiency in computer systems for patient information and specimen entry, strict confidentiality, excellent customer service, detail orientation, flexibility to adapt to changing conditions and schedules (including providing coverage at various draw stations), a positive attitude, teamwork, and the ability to perform under pressure.

Requirements

Knowledge of basic medical laboratory principles, standards, applications and tests.
Knowledge of and ability to access medical laboratory safety, cleanliness and infection control policies and regulations.
Knowledge of medical laboratory equipment uses and maintenance.
Accuracy – Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
Communication – Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
Proficient ability to use computer and programs related to patient information and specimen entry.
Confidentiality – Maintain patient, team member and employer confidentiality. Comply with all HIPAA regulations.
Customer Service – Friendly, cheerful and helpful to patients and others. Ability to meet patient needs while following office policies and procedures.
Detail Oriented – Ability to pay attention to the minute details of order entry and specimen processing.
Flexibility – Ability to adapt easily to changing conditions and work responsibilities.
Positivity – Display a positive attitude and is a positive agent for change.
Teamwork – Work as part of a team and collaborate with co-workers.
Working Under Pressure – Able to address and resolve problems timely while maintaining a professional and courteous manner.
High school diploma or equivalent required.
Phlebotomy experience two years minimum.
Phlebotomy Certification required.

Responsibilities

Obtain blood specimens from patients per Doctor, Nurse Practitioner or nurse order by performing venipuncture or fingerstick.
Communicate with and always assist patients in a professional and courteous manner.
Identify the patient and access the correct patient record by using at least 2 forms of identification while observing HIPPA requirements.
Transcribe order tests using correct mnemonics in an accurate and timely manner.
Complete input of lab requisition forms and produce appropriate labels, prepare specimens for transport by following specific handling requirements.
Order and maintain adequate laboratory supplies including checking for expired supplies.
Daily cleaning of draw station including record keeping and equipment maintenance.
Follow policies, SOP (standard operating procedure), regulatory guidelines, and safety guidelines.
Ability to work independently or in a team environment.
Perform other duties as assigned.