Phlebotomist

Montefiore Mount Vernon•St. Charles, IL

24d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direct supervision of the lab supervisor, the phlebotomist will obtain blood specimens and collect non blood specimen, review lab requisitions and prepare specimen for analysis, may also perform various screening tests. The phlebotomist is to maintain a cooperative working relationship with patients, patients' families, medical staff and interdepartmental and intradepartmental staff.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Phlebotomy certification from an accredited agency is required
Previous experience as a phlebotomist
Basic Life Support Certification

Responsibilities

Check the test requisition or computer label , assure correctness and completeness prior to collecting samples.
Performs venipuncture technique on adults, newborns, and pediatric patients. Using vacutainer needles, butterfly needles with adaptors and heel/finger sticks.
Accession specimens in the lab information computer.
Placement of specimens in appropriate pick up area for Central Accessioning.
Maintains supplies in laboratory.
Answer telephone calls; answer general questions concerning test orders, take messages or route calls.
Responsible for performing proper Infection Control Procedures. As well as maintaining the regular quality control procedures in accordance with the departments procedure and testing schedule.
Train others in phlebotomy techniques when required and assist in the orientation of new associates.
Maintain required logs and records.
Receive daily work assignments from supervisor or designee and perform duties according to established standards.
Attend in-service and staff meetings as required.
Follow established hospital and departmental policies and procedures.
Alerts supervisor to defective equipment.
Performs other duties as assigned.