Phlebotomy Technician Weekend-Crestwood Medical Center-FT-3rd shift

Huntsville Hospital Health System•Huntsville, AL

About The Position

The Phlebotomy Technician obtains blood samples through venipunctures, heelsticks, and fingersticks for testing. The technician properly identifies patients, follows specimen collection procedures, and receives and processes specimens according to laboratory acceptability and rejection protocols. The role also includes entering outpatient orders into the Laboratory Information System and collecting chain-of-custody drug screens for pre-employment, post-accident, and just-cause cases according to protocol. The technician assists with frozen sections and clerical duties as needed and performs other related functions as assigned.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Moderate knowledge of medical terminology.
Current BLS certification upon hire or completion within 30 days of hire.

Nice To Haves

Completion of a formal training course in phlebotomy procedures from an accredited school or training program.
One year of phlebotomy experience, including obtaining specimens from neonate, pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients.

Responsibilities

Perform venipunctures, heelsticks, and fingersticks to obtain blood samples for testing.
Properly identify patients and follow specimen collection procedures.
Receive and process specimens according to laboratory protocols for specimen acceptability and rejection.
Enter outpatient orders into the Laboratory Information System.
Collect chain-of-custody drug screens for pre-employment, post-accident, and just-cause cases according to protocol.
Assist with frozen sections and clerical duties as needed.
Perform other related functions as assigned.