About this role
Collects and processes blood from individuals of all ages, checks quality of specimen, and assumes responsibility for the safety of the patient and the integrity of the collection. Assists in technical work areas as trained.
- A high school diploma or equivalent required.
- Phlebotomy experience desired, preferably in a hospital or health care setting, but not required.
- Previous experience as a Phlebotomist is preferred.
- Employee must demonstrate ability to recognize patients' individual needs based on medical conditions, age (infants, pediatrics, adolescents, young adults, middle-aged and geriatric), limitations and planned procedures.
- Requires ability to work well with others and to function in stressful situations, along with the ability to perform some special skills and operate special equipment.
- Must be friendly and outgoing with all patients or customers.
- Three years phlebotomy experience, preferably in a hospital or health care setting.
- Previous experience with Laboratory Information System.
- Must be certified as a phlebotomist or a laboratory assistant by a nationally recognized certifying agency or, in lieu of certification, five years as a phlebotomist or laboratory assistant.
- Must demonstrate ability to recognize patients' individual needs based on medical conditions, age (infants, pediatrics, adolescents, young adults, middle aged, and geriatric) limitations and planned procedures.
- Must be proficient in collection of specimens. Manual dexterity required.
- Must be friendly and outgoing with all patients or customers.