Phlebotomist Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• High School graduate or equivalent
• Previous phlebotomy experience in the healthcare field preferred.
• Phlebotomy certificate (required for employees hired during or after 2010)
• Pleasant phone manner
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Fluency in the English language
• Ability to accurately relate technical information essential.

Nice To Haves

• Previous phlebotomy experience in the healthcare field

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates competency, individually and part of a multidisciplinary team, in performing clinical care and assessment of all patient populations.
• Demonstrates competency in performing clinical care and assessment of patients of all ages: check which ages apply (newborns, infants, pediatrics, adults, and geriatrics).
• Obtains blood specimens by performing venipunctures and skin punctures on inpatients and outpatients.
• Performs various screening tests and record keeping associated with phlebotomy and reports results.
• Maintains established departmental policies and procedures and follows hospital safety, environmental and infection control standards.
• Performs clerical functions associated with the testing area.
• Assists with care and maintenance of department equipment and supplies.
• Acquires electrocardiograms.
• Participates in educational programs and in-service meetings.
• Preserves and protects patient rights to confidentiality at all times.