Phlebotomist

OneOncology • Lansing, MI

13d

About The Position

The Phlebotomist performs venipunctures and finger-stick procedures to obtain blood for laboratory analysis and serves as a primary laboratory representative to the public. The role also involves patient and specimen identification and handling, selecting collection tubes, maintaining phlebotomy supplies and a safe, clean work area, and using the laboratory information system to register patients, order tests, designate send-out destinations, and print or fax reports. The Phlebotomist may assist other laboratory staff with additional tasks, including phone coverage, billing, send-out test orders, coordinating patient care, and blood product distribution.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Two years of related work experience.

Nice To Haves

• Medical Assistant degree preferred.
• Medical terminology is extremely helpful.

Responsibilities

• Perform venipunctures and finger sticks in accordance with written policies and procedures.
• Accurately identify patients and properly label and handle specimens.
• Determine and draw the appropriate collection tubes for requested tests.
• Monitor phlebotomy supplies and notify the manager when supplies need replenishing.
• Enter new patients into the laboratory information system and order tests for existing patients; designate where send-out tests are sent; and print and fax reports through the system.
• Maintain a safe working environment by following company safety policies and procedures, reporting unsafe conditions to the safety officer, and keeping the phlebotomy area clean and well stocked.
• Assist other laboratory staff with tasks as applicable, such as answering phones, balancing laboratory billing, ordering send-out tests, coordinating patient care with physicians and nurses, and helping with blood product distribution.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED