Phlebotomy Technician I - PRN

Baptist Health Care•Pensacola, FL

About The Position

The Phlebotomy Technician performs phlebotomy functions including, but not limited to; obtains blood specimens by reviewing test orders, reading patient identification, performing venipunctures and fingerstick, initialing, dating, and noting times of collection. and results; notifying physician of abnormal results. This position performs related clerical duties.

Requirements

Minimum Education High School Diploma or Equivalent Required
Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing.
Must have excellent time management skills. (High proficiency)
Computer Skills: word processing skills using Windows based (Medium proficiency)
Ability to record data clearly and write passages for reports, letters, etc.

Responsibilities

Performs phlebotomy procedures according to established policies and procedures.
Identifies patients and properly labels specimen tubes.
Organizes assigned work and ensures the workload is completed in an accurate and timely manner.
Ensure the proper information is provided on the requisition.
Maintains high specimen quality.
Operates assigned equipment, performs any required maintenance and performs all procedures in a safe manner as instructed.
Maintains equipment in the condition required by department standards.
Will act as a receptionist, greet patients, and answer phones in the lab.
Performs EKG’s according to established procedures.
Readily accepts changes in assignment.
Performs work level of equal skill and responsibility as needed.
May also perform work of a higher level in preparation for increased responsibility and may be required to do work of lesser responsibility when the workload of the department so requires.