Phlebotomy Technician

Schedule:   Night Shift Inpatient, 36 hours a week, 3 (12 hour) nights, rotating holidays and weekends. Must pick up 2 (4 hour) on call shifts weekly. These are not set night, each week you may work different nights. Hours are 4:00PM-4:30AM

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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 & Experience

• Education Required: High School Diploma or equivalent

Licensure & Certification

• Phlebotomy Certification Preferred