Phlebotomy certification from an accredited agency, as required by the state of employment.
At least 6 months of work experience performing venipunctures in a laboratory or hospital setting.
Current CPR certification.
Knowledge of medical terminology.
Responsibilities
Collect and store specimens according to established procedures.
Explain the venipuncture and other specimen-collection processes clearly and courteously to patients.
Perform blood draws using straight needles and butterfly needles.
Understand and follow physicians' orders.
Match laboratory requisition forms to specimen tubes; label, centrifuge, split, and freeze specimens as required by the test order.
Check test requisitions or computer labels against scripts to ensure accuracy.
Package specimens for transport.
Store specimens at the required temperature, place samples in appropriate collection containers or tubes, accurately label them, and follow protocol-specific transport procedures to maintain specimen integrity.
Understand and comply with Occupational Safety and Health Administration and DEP regulations.
Wear appropriate attire, including personal protective equipment.
Attend annual department training.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Desired Qualifications
Excellent patient interaction skills in person and by phone.
Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Teamwork and empathy.
Time-management skills.
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Phlebotomist Responsibilities
Experience doing blood draws, labeling specimens, centrifuging specimens, recording maintenance data and decontamination, updating patient information, etc.
Collects and stores specimens according to established procedures
Properly explains in a clear but courteous manner the process of the venipuncture (blood drawing) and or other specimen collection (ex. urine or fecal) as required
Demonstrate technique/s using straight needles and/or butterfly needles
Fully understand all of the physicians' orders
Matches laboratory requisition forms to specimen tubes; label, centrifuge, split, and freeze specimens as required by test order
Checks all test requisitions or computer label against script to ensure 100% correct
Package specimens for transport
Stores specimen sample according to required temperature, places samples in appropriate collection container/ tube, accurately labels, follows different procedures as outlined by specific to protocol deemed necessary for transport to maintain integrity of the specimen.
Understands and complies with OSHA and DEP regulations
Wears appropriate attire including all PPE
Attend annual department trainings
Other duties as assigned
Education: High School Diploma or GED
Certifications: Phlebotomy certification from an accredited agency, for the state employed as required by state
Experience: Minimum of 6 months work experience performing venipunctures in a lab or hospital setting .
CPR certification
Knowledge of medical terminology
Preferred Qualifications:
Excellent patient interaction skills both in person and by phone.
Strong attention to detail and the ability to work independently.
Strong communication skills; both written and verbal