Phlebotomy Technician

Job description

Phlebotomy Technician
Schedule: Night Shift: 36 hours per week, 3-12 hour shifts, 1600-0430. Rotating holidays and weekends. Required to pick up 2-4hour on call shifts per week.
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About the Position
Medical professionals who work within a clinical laboratory, collecting blood and samples from patients and adequately identifying, labeling, and maintaining their preanalytical integrity prior to laboratory testing.
Overview of Responsibilities
• Properly identifies patient by asking their first and last name and date of birth and comparing to orders provided.
• Follows all proper collection techniques as defined by policy.
• Documents time drawn and identity of collector on all specimens.
• Completes routine blood draws within five minutes.
• Responds promptly to stat orders, obtaining the specimen within 10 minutes of the time or order.
• Collects non-blood specimens following proper protocols.
• Performs inventory of supplies and restocks as necessary.
• Orders tests appropriately.
• Completes maintenance logs as required by policy.
• Centrifuges specimens and processes as necessary based on location worked.
• Utilizes communication devices, including headsets as appropriate.

This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and can be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities that management deems necessary.
Education & Experience
• Education Required: High School Diploma or equivalent

Licensure & Certification
• Phlebotomy Certification Preferred