Phlebotomist
About The Position
As a Phlebotomist, you will competently collect blood and other patient specimens for diagnostic testing, ensuring comfort and safety. Every day you will identify patients, explain procedures, proficiently perform venipunctures, and accurately label/prepare specimens for laboratory analysis, adhering to safety protocols. To be successful, you will demonstrate exceptional technical proficiency, meticulous attention to detail, and excellent interpersonal skills for accurate diagnostics and patient satisfaction. Practices positive patient identification at all times, in all job functions. Practices HumanKindness and courtesy with all patient and co-worker interactions. Establishes and maintains good communication within the department and with other hospital departments. Compliance with isolation and hand sanitization procedures. Follows blood collection procedures, performs venous and capillary punctures on all age groups of inpatient and outpatient populations. Utilizes appropriate collection techniques to obtain quality samples and adheres to appropriate volume requirements. Performs Blood Bank collections. Follows written collection and Blood Bank banding procedures. Demonstrates accuracy and good penmanship. Adheres to specimen requirements. Maintains order and cleanliness of phlebotomy trays, stations and storage rooms.
Requirements
- High School Graduate General Studies, upon hire or High School GED General Studies, upon hire
- Basic Life Support - CPR, within 90 Days
Nice To Haves
- 3 months phlebotomy in an acute care facility
- Phlebotomy Technician AMT, upon hire or Phlebotomy Technician ASCP, upon hire or Phlebotomy Technician IAPS, upon hire or Phlebotomy Technician NHCA, upon hire
Responsibilities
- Competently collect blood and other patient specimens for diagnostic testing, ensuring comfort and safety.
- Identify patients, explain procedures, proficiently perform venipunctures, and accurately label/prepare specimens for laboratory analysis, adhering to safety protocols.
- Practice positive patient identification at all times, in all job functions.
- Practice HumanKindness and courtesy with all patient and co-worker interactions.
- Establish and maintain good communication within the department and with other hospital departments.
- Comply with isolation and hand sanitization procedures.
- Follow blood collection procedures, perform venous and capillary punctures on all age groups of inpatient and outpatient populations.
- Utilize appropriate collection techniques to obtain quality samples and adhere to appropriate volume requirements.
- Perform Blood Bank collections.
- Follow written collection and Blood Bank banding procedures.
- Demonstrate accuracy and good penmanship.
- Adhere to specimen requirements.
- Maintain order and cleanliness of phlebotomy trays, stations and storage rooms.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
