Phlebotomist

Position Summary:

Under the Direction and Supervision of the Laboratory Manager, the Phlebotomist is responsible for performing venipunctures, collecting specimens, while assuring the integrity of the specimen and the specimen ID. The Phlebotomist may also be responsible for data entry and processing.

Responsibilities & Duties:

• Enter patient information and laboratory test orders into the Laboratory LIS, checking all patient demographic and Insurance information.

• Create and maintain Standing Orders, which expire after 6 months.

• Drawing patients and processing all specimens in a timely fashion following laboratory procedures for sample acceptability

• Check rack, matching requisition with specimens, following Specimen Acceptance, Rejection Policy

• Answer phone, looking up results as needed.

• Troubleshoot Reference Lab problems

• Keep area clean and stocked

• Help Phlebotomy and Data Entry when needed

• Help ready Biohazard boxes for pick up, make new boxes

• Check Daily temperature for Processing refrigerator

• Notify Laboratory Manager and/or Laboratory Director regarding specimen or test problems and any complaints

Qualifications:

• Must have High School diploma or equivalent

• Phlebotomy Certificate preferred but not required