Phlebotomist

Overview

Casual position working 1-8 hours per two week pay period or as needed. Days of work are Thursdays and other days as needed. Hours of work are 12:00pm - 8:30pm or as needed. Position requires an individual to provide a vehicle for transportation. Must hold a valid drivers license.

Primarily responsible for phlebotomy procedures. Assists in clerical duties of the department, processes test specimens to be sent out for reference testing, and unpacks supplies.

Responsibilities

• Collects venous and capillary blood specimens according to laboratory protocol.
• Maintains phlebotomy tray and work area to minimize exposure to bloodborne pathogens.
• Provides appropriate laboratory services and care to the following age groups: infants, pediatrics, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics. This care will be delivered in accordance with established standards of performance.
• Assists with inventory and receiving supplies.
• Performs clerical duties such as filing of patient reports and maintaining statistics for workload recording units.
• Processes specimens to be sent out to reference laboratories.
• Responsible for maintaining interpersonal skills, initiative, and attitude.
• Adheres to hospital and department policies.
• Adheres to hospital/department exposure control policies and safety policies.
• Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.
• Performs urine drug screens which certification will be provided for and draws legal blood alcohols.

Qualifications

High school graduate or equivalent. Certification as a phlebotomist is desirable. Ability to be trained on the job. Must be CPR certified.

Previous work experience in a medical setting and basic knowledge of human anatomy and medical terminology are beneficial.