Phlebotomist- Casual
About The Position
The Phlebotomist is responsible for accurately collecting specimens for medical provider ordered lab tests. This role involves interpreting and processing lab orders, collecting various body fluids and tissues, and interacting with patients to foster trust and confidence while explaining and performing procedures. The position also includes performing Urine Drug Screen collections, Breath Alcohol Testing, and Point of Care testing as trained. The Phlebotomist must support the organization's mission, vision, values, policies, and procedures, and demonstrate the ability to meet work schedule requirements with flexibility.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent degree
- Strong knowledge in proper specimen collection; including specimen requirements, integrity of specimen, isolation procedures, timed blood draws, and aseptic technique
- Strong understanding of the importance of patient identification and correct specimen labeling
- Ability to have regular and anticipated attendance
- Strong attention to detail and data entry skills
- Ability to positively interact with others and provide exceptional customer service
- Ability to use required systems: Laboratory Information System and Electronic Medical Record
- Mature judgement and ability to handle sensitive situations and confidential information with professionalism
- Excellent oral and written communication skills in order to communicate with patients and employees on a daily basis
Nice To Haves
- Prior experience working in a health care facility
Responsibilities
- Interpret, verify, and carry out medical provider ordered lab tests
- Interpret, reference, and apply laboratory specimen requirements
- Obtain or collect body fluids, tissues, or other substances to aid the laboratory in determining normal and abnormal findings
- Obtain nasopharyngeal or nasal substances
- Proficient in capillary, venous, and arterial blood collection
- Foster an atmosphere of trust and confidence with patients while explaining and performing procedures
- Provide instructions clearly and accurately for patient collected specimens
- Maintain an environment of privacy, safety, and integrity for all patients, at all times
- Perform Urine Drug Screen collections and Breath Alcohol Testing
- Perform Point of Care testing as trained by facility
- Perform all other related duties as assigned in a professional and responsive manner
- Demonstrate the ability to use relevant equipment
- Support, understand, and promote Alomere Health’s mission, vision, values, policies and procedures
- Ability to meet the work schedule requirements with flexibility dependent upon the needs of the department
- Foster respectful working relationships with professional colleagues, patients, families, and general public regardless of age, gender, lifestyle, culture, beliefs, race, socioeconomic class, or ability
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
