Phlebotomist - TMCH Cancer Center Rudasill

Tucson Medical Center • Tucson, AZ

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About The Position

The Phlebotomist at TMCH Cancer Center Rudasill is responsible for collecting blood specimens and maintaining the integrity of the specimens in relation to the tests being performed. This role involves processing, labeling, and distributing specimens for testing, ensuring proper identification of patients, and adhering to laboratory policies and procedures. The position requires the ability to transport specimens to the laboratory and resolve routine problems related to specimen collection and processing.

Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED), or an equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.
• Six (6) months of experience collecting blood specimens.

Nice To Haves

• Valid AZ driver's license.
• Good driving record.
• Ability to travel to multiple sites when necessary.

Responsibilities

• Properly identifies patient before obtaining specimen and labels the samples subsequent to the collection in accordance with laboratory policies and procedures.
• Performs any laboratory procedures, which must be accomplished at the time of collection.
• Transports patients' specimens to the laboratory, or makes arrangements for delivery of specimens to the laboratory in a timely manner.
• Keys and verifies computer input data, assigns identification numbers, and produces specimen collection lists/labels and other computer reports.
• Legibly documents failure-to-draw reasons according to laboratory policies and procedures.
• Processes and delivers specimens received in the laboratory to the proper sections for analysis.
• Resolves routine problems related to specimen collection and specimen processing.
• Consults reference manuals to ensure specimens are properly packaged for send out.
• Coordinates the dispatch log and courier requests for specimens being sent to outside laboratories.
• Uses lab computer system to enter and retrieve pertinent patient information.
• Consults with medical staff and other health care providers on matters relating to laboratory services.
• Answers telephones, routes callers, takes messages and provides information to callers.
• Sets up, calibrates, cleans and performs routine maintenance on laboratory centrifuges.
• Operates a personal computer, calculator, FAX machine, copy machine or related office machinery in performing assigned duties.
• Requests and orders supplies as necessary to keep materials on hand at all times.
• Assists in training new personnel in accordance with laboratory and phlebotomy department policies and procedures.
• Adheres to TMC organizational and department-specific safety, confidentiality, values policies and standards.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: High school or GED