The Phlebotomist is responsible for verifying positive patient identification, assessing patient reactions to specimen procurement, and performing venipuncture and collecting other specimens from newborn, pediatric, and adult patients according to established protocol. The role also involves obtaining medical assistance when necessary, ensuring specimens are collected according to priority and scheduled times, and that they are properly labeled and suitable for testing. Additionally, the Phlebotomist resolves specimen identification and/or requisition problems, performs limited testing under CLIA guidelines, answers and screens telephone calls, assists with inventory, and maintains supplies and equipment. The position also supports Billing and other business functions, accepts and sorts specimens from various customers, packages and tracks specimens for transport, and processes specimens for testing. Responding to additional specimen procurement requests, ordering and verifying test requests, documenting information for quality assurance, running quality control checks, and notifying providers of stat or critical results are also key duties. The Phlebotomist performs laboratory result entry, internal and external proficiency testing, and reviews various pending and management reports. They also generate and distribute reports and instruct employees and students in phlebotomy, data entry, and specimen processing functions. The incumbent must demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served.
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Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED