About this role
Phlebotomy Technician
Schedule: Night Shift Inpatient, 36 hours, (3) 12 hour shifts, 1600-0430, rotating holidays and weekends. Must pick up two 4 hour on call shifts weekly.
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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 & E xperience
- Education Required: High School Diploma or equivalent
Licensure & Certification
- Phlebotomy Certification Preferred