Phlebotomist

Fidelity Partners•Augusta, ME

39d•Onsite

About The Position

The Phlebotomist will be responsible for collecting clinical laboratory specimens, including human blood and body fluids, as well as other specimens like stool and urine for VA testing. This role involves instructing patients on specimen collection, processing and transporting specimens, handling bio-hazardous waste, and assisting laboratory staff with various tasks. The position requires maintaining competency training, managing inventory of supplies, scanning medical records, and potentially assisting primary providers in the urgent care room.

Requirements

Must have a high school diploma or equivalent (GED).
Must have completed a Phlebotomy course of study – completion diploma is required.
Must have completed a Phlebotomist, Medical Assistant, Laboratory Assistant, or an Emergency Medical Technician training program.
Minimum of one (1) year of experience with basic laboratory and phlebotomy skills.
Experience with specimen collection, packaging, and shipment to referral laboratories with knowledge of maintaining appropriate records.
Must be Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certified either by the American Red Cross (ARC) or the American Heart Association (AHA).

Nice To Haves

Bilingual oral communication skills are desirable but not required.

Responsibilities

Collecting clinical laboratory specimens (human blood) and body fluids and clinical specimens (i.e., stool, urine, sputum) for the VA testing requested by a clinician.
Collection of specimens will be accomplished via routine venipuncture and capillary procedures.
Instructing patients on proper collection of specimens, such as stool and urine, for laboratory analysis.
Processing and transporting specimens, including centrifugation, spin-down, mixing, preparation, and packaging for shipment.
Handling infectious and bio-hazardous waste.
Assisting laboratory staff in a variety of laboratory-related activities, including ordering entry into a computerized laboratory information system, preparing laboratory-related paperwork, and storing and inventorying laboratory supplies.
Maintaining required competency training as outlined by accrediting standards and local policy.
Keeping an accurate inventory of all needles and syringes used to replace the sub stock inventory.
Scanning of medical records and reports as needed.
Assisting primary providers in the urgent care room when necessary and utilizing basic medical equipment.
Conducting routine checks of equipment and temperature logs.