Phlebotomist Tech I

Sonora Quest Laboratories / Laboratory Sciences of Arizona•Tucson, AZ

21h•Onsite

About The Position

This position may be located within a Hospital Facility, Patient Service Center (PSC), In Office Phlebotomy (IOP) or Mobile Diagnostic Services (MDS). This position may be responsible to provide coverage at multiple locations. This position is responsible for the collection and receipt of biological specimens into the department, their proper entry into the company’s computer system, the preparation of samples for analytical testing and/or the distribution of these specimens to the proper analytical area. This includes responsibility for pre and post aspects of analytical testing. This position will also perform specified analytical testing as assigned. All functions must be performed according to established policies, procedures, regulatory and accreditation requirements, as well as applicable professional standards, and in adherence to the Code of Conduct.

Requirements

Must exhibit personal maturity and responsibility
Excellent reading, writing and math abilities
Communicates effectively in oral and written formats sufficient to demonstrate comprehension
Ability to perform detailed work
Ability to work with frequent interruptions
Ability to multi-task
Ability to problem solve
Memorization skills
Ability to take direction and assimilate instructions quickly
Detail oriented and exceptional organizational skills
Basic computer skills
Must exhibit skills in exceptional customer service
Good performance review
Passing on-site competency evaluation and /or assessment as defined by the department
Minimum age requirement of 18
High School diploma or equivalent (may be required dependent on state regulatory requirements)
Basic knowledge of department resource materials
Completion of a phlebotomy program or phlebotomy experience
Phlebotomy certification as defined by state regulations
Position may require DHS Fingerprinting Certification or the ability to obtain fingerprint certification
Dependent on department/location, candidate must possess a valid state driver's license in the state of employment and be eligible for coverage under the company auto insurance policy
Float positions require travel and flexible hours required to work multiple locations and required to cover at mobile phlebotomy facilities/in-office phlebotomy locations with minimal notice
Must be flexible and available based on staffing requirements, weekends, holidays and overtime
May be required to work occasional on-call duties weekends, evenings and early AM

Nice To Haves

Bilingual (Spanish/English)
Knowledge of medical terminology
Additional related education and/or experience

Responsibilities

Collection and receipt of biological specimens into the department
Proper entry of specimens into the company’s computer system
Preparation of samples for analytical testing
Distribution of specimens to the proper analytical area
Performing pre and post aspects of analytical testing
Performing specified analytical testing as assigned
Following the guidelines of the Code of Conduct
Performing all functions according to established policies, procedures, regulatory and accreditation requirements, as well as applicable professional standards