Phlebotomist

Overview:

Collects and prepares blood specimens and other samples for laboratory testing.

Maintains collection areas and equipment and performs record keeping duties.

Typically has completed a phlebotomy program or a medical laboratory technician program that includes phlebotomy.

Responsibilities:

Phlebotomist is responsible for collecting blood specimens and pre-analytical processing of all incoming specimens and responsible for filing and charting patient results, including send out testing (post-analytical).

• Competent phlebotomy techniques for all 5 age levels.

• Demonstrates competency

• Demonstrates accuracy

• Adequate response on STATS and TIMED draws

• Demonstrates skills in Meditech system (ordering, admitting, access, and patient inquiry, charge/credit, printing and reporting).

• Specimens are dispatched to Main Lab are timely and correctly labeled.

• Proper phone usage

• Keep filing, log, tally sheets, and other forms current.

• Faxing and phoning of test results to Dr. (or as requested).

• Distribution of final reports

• Actively increasing computer skills.

• Performance of daily, weekly, and monthly phlebotomy tasks.

• Maintain a balance inventory of supplies/Cost consciousness.

• Insure drawing area is clean, organized and free of clutter.

• Understands chain of authority and doesn’t circumvent it.

• Supports and enforces NARMC Lab and HR Directives.

• Notifies Lab Director of all complaints and harmful conditions.

• Engages in Lab related activities during slack time.

Clinical Ladder

Level 1: trainee; might have experience or certification as a Medical Assistant or EMT.

Level 2: Not certified or completed an accredited Phlebotomy program; has 1 year or more experience working as a phlebotomist.

Level 3: Completed an accredited Phlebotomy program.

Qualifications: