Phlebotomist

Job description

Description Performs venipunctures and skin punctures competently expediently. Has thorough knowledge of test requirements, assists in Clinical Laboratory as needed. Responsibilities include bleeding time tests, blood cultures, blood samples. Participates in performance improvement activities. Fulltime positions available (to include weekends) Requirements: Minimum Qualifications: - High School graduate or equivalent required - Certification as a phlebotomist preferred - Previous phlebotomy experience preferred but not required - 40 WPM required on typing test. Role and Responsibilities: - Properly collects blood specimens from patients of all ages in an efficient and professional manner. - Properly collects urine specimens for DOT and non-DOT drug collections and patients. - Utilizes the laboratory computer and various hospital software programs for entering patient requisitions, ordering tests, retrieving test results, faxing results, etc. - Properly documents and verifies that the laboratory request slip includes collection date, time and initials, ICD codes, ABN signatures and signed orders. - Answers and screen telephone calls in a courteous manner, according to department pra...