Phlebotomist

Job description

Description ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The job holder must demonstrate competencies applicable to the position. - Prepares equipment to efficiently collect blood products. Maintains adequate supplies. - Performs venipuncture, arterial and capillary punctures on patients. Identifies and labels specimens. Conducts laboratory tests on specimens. Enters data into computer. - Assists donor before, during and after donation. Instructs on urine collection procedures. - Cleans/sterilizes equipment, instruments and work area following safety, cleanliness and infection control procedures. - Inventories supplies and places orders as assigned by office. - Maintains patient confidentiality. EDUCATION: High school diploma or equivalent. Phlebotomy Certification required EXPERIENCE: Minimum of one year work experience, preferably in health care. Phlebotomy experience helpful. None. KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS: - Knowledge of phlebotomy techniques. - Knowledge of clinical protocols and policies. - Skill in efficient and effective draws. - Skill in pleasant interactions with staff, patients and others. - Skill in preparing/maintaining records, writing reports and responding to correspondence. - Abil...