Phlebotomist, Outpatient
About The Position
Phlebotomists are responsible for providing exceptional customer service, collecting quality specimens for laboratory analysis, and performing a variety of patient care and administrative support functions per established procedures and policies. Verifies patient identification in accordance with Medical Center Policy. Performs blood collection using various techniques to ensure minimal discomfort to patients of all ages. Collects non-blood specimens such as urines, stools, and sputum for testing. Administers oral solutions according to laboratory testing procedures. Performs limited Point-of-Care Laboratory Testing. Documents information related to specimens collected correctly per established policy. Performs data entry of patient registration, patient demographics, billing information, and test orders into the computer systems. Processes specimens by centrifuging, aliquoting, storing specimens according to the required temperature to maintain the specimen's integrity, and preparing specimens for transport. Provides superior customer service using AIDET patient communication while maintaining workflow. Maintains appropriate phlebotomy logs, maintenance logs, and temperature logs. Maintains knowledge of quality, safety, and compliance programs. Supports the teaching and training of others in Phlebotomy functions. Performs area-specific support and clinical activities. In addition to the above job responsibilities, other duties may be assigned.
Requirements
- Education: High School Graduate or Equivalent required.
- Experience: 1-year relevant experience preferred
- Licensure: Certification with a nationally recognized phlebotomy organization (NHA, ASCP, NCCT or equivalent) preferred.
Nice To Haves
- Completion of an accredited phlebotomy training program preferred.
- Certification with a nationally recognized phlebotomy organization (NHA, ASCP, NCCT or equivalent) preferred.
Responsibilities
- Providing exceptional customer service
- Collecting quality specimens for laboratory analysis
- Performing a variety of patient care and administrative support functions per established procedures and policies
- Verifying patient identification in accordance with Medical Center Policy
- Performing blood collection using various techniques to ensure minimal discomfort to patients of all ages
- Collecting non-blood specimens such as urines, stools, and sputum for testing
- Administering oral solutions according to laboratory testing procedures
- Performing limited Point-of-Care Laboratory Testing
- Documenting information related to specimens collected correctly per established policy
- Performing data entry of patient registration, patient demographics, billing information, and test orders into the computer systems
- Processing specimens by centrifuging, aliquoting, storing specimens according to the required temperature to maintain the specimen's integrity, and preparing specimens for transport
- Providing superior customer service using AIDET patient communication while maintaining workflow
- Maintaining appropriate phlebotomy logs, maintenance logs, and temperature logs
- Maintaining knowledge of quality, safety, and compliance programs
- Supporting the teaching and training of others in Phlebotomy functions
- Performing area-specific support and clinical activities
- Other duties may be assigned
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Long-term and Short-term Disability
- Retirement Savings
- Health Saving Plans, and Flexible Spending Accounts
- Certification and education support
- Generous Paid Time Off
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
