Phlebotomist Laboratory Assistant

POSITION SUMMARY

Under general supervision of Laboratory Supervisor, perform phlebotomy, accessioning, specimen processing, and ordering. Work closely with providers to ensure accuracy of lab orders.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Perform phlebotomy on adult, geriatric pediatric or infant patients by venipuncture or dermal puncture as appropriate
• Verify patient information, correctly label lab samples, and match laboratory requisition forms
• Explain collection procedures to patients
• Collect and process various lab samples using appropriate collection procedures. Maintain specimen integrity
• Maintain quality control records and logs as required by policy
• Perform data entry
• Communicate with patients for sample re-collections
• Communicate with reference laboratory as frequently as needed
• Provide sample analysis results to physicians
• Dispose of biohazard waste in accordance with applicable laws, standards, and policies
• Maintain and correctly utilize lab equipment. Follow all health and safety protocols
• Train other medical personnel in phlebotomy, point-of-care testing methods, and other laboratory duties

MINIMUM MANDATORY QUALIFICATIONS

High School Diploma or GED. Completion of MedicalAssistant, Phlebotomist or Medical Technology / Laboratory Science program froman accredited college or university. Associate Degree in related field preferred.

Three (3) months of phlebotomist experience in aclinical healthcare setting OR 40 hours of classroom training in phlebotomy and120 hours of clinical or practical training in blood drawing from an accreditedtraining / educational program preferred.

Current certification / registrationas a Phlebotomist, Medical Assistant, or Medical Laboratory Technologistpreferred.

Current BLS certification or must obtain with 30 days of hire.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES