About this role
Position Summary
Under the leadership of the Manager, Clinical Laboratory, the Phlebotomist – Non-certified is an active member of the department that provides pathology and laboratory studies and analysis for the medical and nursing staff. The Phlebotomist – Non-certified is responsible for the collection of blood samples from patients by venipuncture or micro techniques. The Phlebotomist – Non-certified facilitates the collection and transportation of laboratory specimens.
Basic Qualifications
- Education:
Requires a high school diploma or a GED state certification and the completion of a Phlebotomy program.
- Experience:
Requires up to two months of work-related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
- Licensure, Registrations & Certifications:
Requires current certifications in Basic Life Support (BLS). (If BLS verification is not current upon hire, it must be obtained within three (3) months of hire.)
Essential Job Responsibilities
- Verifies test requisitions by comparing information with nursing logs and resolves discrepancies.
- Verifies patient using two unique forms of identification.
- Obtains blood specimens by performing venipunctures and finger sticks.
- Maintains specimen integrity by using aseptic techniques, following department procedures, and observing isolation procedures.
- Maintains quality results by following department procedures and testing schedules.
- Resolves unusual test orders by contacting the physician, pathologist, or nursing station.
- Complies with all safety and infection control policies and practices.
- Performs other duties as assigned.