What are the responsibilities and job description for the Phlebotomist position at San Carlos Healthcare Corporation?
Performs a variety of activities associated with the collection, accession and process of laboratory specimens for analysis, evaluation and/or diagnostic purposes
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (include, but not limited to the following)
- Collects blood specimens as ordered by venipuncture and capillary puncture in accordance with all safety and infection control procedures
- Greets patients and provides instructions to patients and patient’s family on proper specimen collection and aftercare
- Prepares and affixes labels to specimen vials to ensure proper identification
- Provides specimen collection material to patient; reviews and oversees proper urine collection methods with patient and/or patient family to minimize opportunity for contamination
- Maintains accurate records, files and logs of collection and processing activities
- Records, files and distributes reference lab reports
- Performs a variety of basic diagnostic tests using centrifuge and blood collection equipment as directed and supervised in accordance with CLIA regulations
- Inventories and requisitions medical laboratory supplies and stocks work area as need
- Participates in departmental orientation, on the job training and quality assurance programs/initiatives
- Participates in a variety of department and hospital educational programs to maintain current skill and competency levels; identifies and discusses performance or training needs with Supervisor
- May be requested to perform other related activities and duties as needed
- May perform routine instrument and equipment cleaning