Phlebotomist, Laboratory, Westgate- Cool Springs
About The Position
Responsible for performing proper specimen collection, primarily blood specimens. This role also involves sample processing, reference sample processing, and inventory management of drawing station supplies. Clerical duties may also be assigned as needed. The position requires adherence to established office and laboratory procedures, efficient patient specimen collection to minimize wait times, and accurate labeling of all specimens. Responsibilities include timely delivery and processing of specimens, collecting blood samples in appropriate tubes, assisting nursing personnel with specimen collection, receiving phone calls from medical professionals and laboratories, and managing supply inventory. The role demands maintaining a positive image of the clinic, respecting patient confidentiality, managing priorities effectively, and adhering to laboratory safety and infection control policies. Consistent attendance is essential.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Phlebotomy Training (Diploma or Certificate) and/or successful completion of an accredited Medical Assistant Program or equivalent training and experience.
- 1 Year of phlebotomy experience.
- Capable of performing the procedures required providing proper patient care.
Nice To Haves
- Certification in Phlebotomy is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Performing proper specimen collection, primarily blood specimens.
- Sample processing and reference sample processing.
- Inventory of drawing station supplies.
- Performing clerical duties as needed.
- Accurately and precisely following established office and laboratory procedures.
- Organizing work to minimize patient waiting time for specimen draws.
- Performing blood collection duties in a timely manner.
- Giving appropriate instructions to patients and performing other specimen collections as requested by a physician.
- Appropriately labeling all patient specimens with patient name, chart number, requesting physician’s name, date and time specimen collected, and the name of test required.
- Delivering and/or processing specimens in a timely manner (e.g., centrifuging, preparing specimens and paperwork for reference laboratory couriers, aliquoting and refrigerating for later batch testing, or immediately notifying appropriate testing personnel of STAT requests).
- Collecting blood samples in appropriate tubes.
- Assisting nursing personnel in the collection of specimens if needed.
- Receiving phone calls from nurses, doctors, and reference laboratories.
- Inventorying and ordering supplies.
- Demonstrating a positive image of the clinic in dealing with the public.
- Respecting the confidentiality of patient records and using discretion with discussing patient results/matters.
- Demonstrating the ability to deal with priorities in an appropriate manner.
- Performing work within the established laboratory safety and infection control policies and procedures, practicing infection control and chemical hazard procedures for protection of self, patients, and clinic personnel.
- Maintaining predictable and consistent attendance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
