Phlebotomist

Description

Performs venipuncture on outpatients, of all age groups as ordered by a medical provider. Performs phlebotomy duties and other related tasks according to BMH Laboratory Policy and Procedure assigned by supervisors.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

• Responsible for collecting routine blood specimens, and urine specimens.
• Verifies patient identity prior to collection of specimens.
• Provides age-appropriate care and treatment, as defined by the department to neonates, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients.
• Performs venipunctures using aseptic technique according to departmental policies and procedures.
• Transports specimens to the lab per infection control policies and procedures.
• Collects specimens for chain of custody drug testing.
• Assists in reporting functions, following departmental policies and procedures.
• Must keep work area clean, neat, orderly and well stocked.
• Responsible for answering the phone, assessing need and responding accordingly. Seeks assistance from Supervisor, MA/RN, Lab Techs, or Providers as necessary.
• Performs clerical duties and has basic computer skills. Maintains an accurate and up-to-date file system of lab results requiring filing.
• Works well with others in a team effort while showing respect to supervisory personnel and fellow workers.
• Participates in the performance improvement process.
• Demonstrates understanding of and compliance with hospital policies and procedures and assumes responsibility for learning new policies and procedures.
• Must attend in-services education as required.
• Maintains a safe environment for self and others.
• Effective and tactful communication is maintained between patients and fellow staff members.
• Work performance demonstrates competency of skill and concepts.
• This job description requires a telephone in residence as a condition of employment.

Qualifications

• Hold a valid certification in Phlebotomy. Either hold or acquire upon hiring, a Point of Care Technician License.

• None

• Sitting (6-8 hours), standing(1-2 hours), walking, lifting <10 pounds often, lifting 11-50 pounds seldom, reaching, pulling, kneeling, crouching/stooping, coordination of simultaneous operations.

• May be assigned to transport lab specimens to the main laboratory at BMH.

• High school graduate, or equivalent.
• Formalized training in phlebotomy.
• Valid phlebotomy certification.
• CPR certification.
• Valid drivers license.
• Point of Care license (can be acquired upon hiring)
• Knowledge of laboratory equipment needed to suit job requirements.

• Some phlebotomy and CLIA Waived testing experience preferred.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time.