Phlebotomist - Ob/Gyn Clinic - Full Time - 8:30A-5P

Broadlawns Medical Center•Socorro, NM

About The Position

The Phlebotomist performs blood collection safely, accurately, and professionally in fast-paced work areas. The role is responsible for accurate patient identification, specimen integrity, and sample labeling, and for interacting with patients and other customers in a pleasant, efficient, and cooperative manner. Additional duties may include receiving samples in the Laboratory Information System, processing samples in Central Processing, assisting with departmental clerical work, training new employees, and teaching phlebotomy students. The position is generally scheduled Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The phlebotomist demonstrates competency in phlebotomy skills and techniques, including venipuncture, blood cultures, and special collections. The role also requires courteous and confidential patient interactions, timely responses to outpatients and phone calls, effective communication, teamwork, professional conduct, and compliance with safety, infection control, and HIPAA standards.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Phlebotomy training certification, successful completion of an on-the-job training program, or one year of experience as a phlebotomist in a CLIA-regulated and accredited laboratory.

Responsibilities

Perform blood collection safely, accurately, and professionally in fast-paced work areas.
Accurately identify patients and maintain specimen integrity and correct sample labeling.
Interact with patients and customers in a pleasant, efficient, cooperative, courteous, and confidential manner.
Demonstrate competency in venipuncture, blood cultures, and special collection techniques on an annual basis.
Respond to outpatients within 10 minutes of arrival to the laboratory.
Answer phone calls within three rings and provide a service-oriented response.
Receive samples in the Laboratory Information System and process samples in Central Processing.
Assist with departmental clerical duties, as needed.
Train new employees and teach phlebotomy students, as needed.
Demonstrate service excellence, teamwork, cooperation, and respect toward internal and external customers.
Maintain professional conduct, appearance, and effective verbal and written communication.
Observe safety, fire, inclement weather, and infection control standards and regulations.
Comply with HIPAA guidelines throughout the phlebotomy process.
Maintain legible handwriting.