Phlebotomist

Piedmont HealthCare PA • Statesville, NC

41d • Onsite

About The Position

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Prepares equipment to efficiently collect blood products. Maintains adequate supplies.
Performs venipuncture, arterial and capillary punctures on patients. Identifies and labels specimens. Conducts laboratory tests on specimens. Enters data into computer.
Assists donor before, during and after donation. Instructs on urine collection procedures.
Cleans/sterilizes equipment, instruments and work area following safety, cleanliness and infection control procedures.
Inventories supplies and places orders as assigned by office.
Maintains patient confidentiality.
The job holder must demonstrate competencies applicable to the position.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Phlebotomy Certification required
• Minimum of one year work experience, preferably in health care.
• Knowledge of phlebotomy techniques.
• Knowledge of clinical protocols and policies.
• Skill in efficient and effective draws.
• Skill in pleasant interactions with staff, patients and others.
• Skill in preparing/maintaining records, writing reports and responding to correspondence.
• Ability to respond appropriately to instructions.

Nice To Haves

• Phlebotomy experience helpful.

Responsibilities

• Prepares equipment to efficiently collect blood products.
• Maintains adequate supplies.
• Performs venipuncture, arterial and capillary punctures on patients.
• Identifies and labels specimens.
• Conducts laboratory tests on specimens.
• Enters data into computer.
• Assists donor before, during and after donation.
• Instructs on urine collection procedures.
• Cleans/sterilizes equipment, instruments and work area following safety, cleanliness and infection control procedures.
• Inventories supplies and places orders as assigned by office.
• Maintains patient confidentiality.
• Demonstrates competencies applicable to the position.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED