Clinical Laboratory Technician Phlebotomist - WUCA Grant Medical & Diabetes Associates

Job description

Scheduled Hours 40 Position Summary: Performs routine and/or special assays on blood and body fluids. Functions as a Phlebotomist requiring expertise in blood drawing procedures. Serves as a liaison between all stakeholders and advocates for the patients’ needs. Job Description: Primary Duties & Responsibilities: Performs phlebotomy procedure by identifying patient, gathering necessary supplies, verifying orders/tube labels, communicating with patient by describing steps of the procedure, cleaning venipuncture/capillary site, utilizing personal protective equipment and obtaining blood samples in a manner intended to limit patient discomfort. Prepares collected specimens for testing or for submission to alternate laboratories. Verifies both written and electronic lab orders and releases orders for specimen collection. Prints tube labels and routes orders and labels to phlebotomist performing sample collection. Consults with physician team, Supervisor or testing lab for clarification and verification of appropriateness of orders. Offers suggestions for alternate testing as needed. Monitors insurance requirements. Ensures that collected samples are routed to alternate laboratories as...