Phlebotomy Tech

Job description

Description: - Collects, labels, and transports patient specimens for testing in a timely manner including routine and advanced venipuncture. - Upholds the values of the organization including providing and demonstrating exemplary customer service skills throughout the preanalytical and analytical processes. - May initiate intervention on unacceptable specimens. - Adheres to strict protocol regarding patient identification; ensures that each patient is positively identified prior to any specimen collection. - Collects patient blood samples by performing venipunctures as ordered and within the prescribed time-frame following strict medical protocol. - Processes all emergency orders (STATS and Timed Studies) within the required time frame. - Labels each specimen accurately according to established laboratory procedures prior to processing or transport. - Operates departmental computer programs to activate orders, performs order management through test consolidation or cancellation as authorized, orders laboratory tests, enters comments and performs troubleshooting as necessary. - Reconciles outstanding test orders that have not been resolved through standard operating procedures. - P...