Phlebotomist
About The Position
Serves patients by identifying the optimal method for retrieving blood samples and other specimens, preparing them for laboratory testing, and performing allergy testing as needed. Verifies test requisitions by cross-referencing information with the clinic log, promptly notifying discrepancies to the manager. Ensures accurate patient identification, explains blood draw procedures, and addresses patient queries to alleviate concerns. Performs venipunctures to obtain blood specimens. Maintains specimen integrity using aseptic techniques, adhering to clinic procedures, and observing isolation protocols. Tracks collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting collection times, maintaining daily collection records. Upholds a safe, secure, and healthy work environment by complying with standards, procedures, and regulatory requirements. Handles unusual test orders by contacting physicians, managers, or reference laboratories, referring unresolved orders for further clarification, and informing supervisors of outstanding issues. Comforts nervous patients during sampling procedures and applies wound dressings post-blood draws. Updates patient records accurately. Maintains an organized and clean workspace. Other duties as assigned
Requirements
- Active CCMA or Phlebotomy Certification is required
- Good interpersonal skills to interact with patients, explain procedures, and provide emotional support.
- Precision in labeling and documenting samples to ensure accuracy and prevent errors.
- Understanding and adherence to infection control and safety procedures to minimize risks of contamination or injury.
Responsibilities
- Serves patients by identifying the optimal method for retrieving blood samples and other specimens, preparing them for laboratory testing, and performing allergy testing as needed.
- Verifies test requisitions by cross-referencing information with the clinic log, promptly notifying discrepancies to the manager.
- Ensures accurate patient identification, explains blood draw procedures, and addresses patient queries to alleviate concerns.
- Performs venipunctures to obtain blood specimens.
- Maintains specimen integrity using aseptic techniques, adhering to clinic procedures, and observing isolation protocols.
- Tracks collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting collection times, maintaining daily collection records.
- Upholds a safe, secure, and healthy work environment by complying with standards, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
- Handles unusual test orders by contacting physicians, managers, or reference laboratories, referring unresolved orders for further clarification, and informing supervisors of outstanding issues.
- Comforts nervous patients during sampling procedures and applies wound dressings post-blood draws.
- Updates patient records accurately.
- Maintains an organized and clean workspace.
- Other duties as assigned
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
