MA / Phlebotomist- HS Community Care

Job Description

Job Description

Description : Phlebotomist :

I. Job Summary / Job Purpose (Safety-Sensitive Position)

Under direct supervision, Phlebotomist is responsible for drawing and collecting blood, urine and tissue samples from patients, verifies records and prepares specimens for laboratory analysis. May perform in house laboratory services such as but not limited to UA dips, HA1C, blood glucose monitoring, coagulant levels, pregnancy etc.

II. Key Responsibilities

• Assemble equipment, such as tourniquet, needles, disposable containers for needles, blood collection devices, gauze, cotton, and alcohol on work tray, according to requirements for specified tests or procedures.
• Verify or record identity of patient or donor.
• Draw and collect blood samples from patients, verifies records and prepares specimens for laboratory analysis. May prick finger to draw blood.
• Send specimens to reference laboratories for any testing not performed in house.
• Maintain proper documentation as described by the quality assurance program including accessioning logs, equipment records and checklists.
• Identify problems which may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results and take appropriate action, including supervisor notification.
• Order and maintain supply levels for all equipment and services provided by laboratories.
• Perform in house laboratory testing as directed by the practice.
• Participate in special project and / or completes other duties as assigned.

III. EngageMED Core Expectations

At EngageMED, we expect all our employees to live the values of Integrity, Innovation, Service, and Respect at work by :

IV. Core Job Competencies

Core EngageMED Behaviors : The following behaviors have been identified as critical to all staff roles at EngageMED :

Role-Specific Behaviors : these additional behaviors are necessary in the role :

Skills, Knowledge or Abilities critical to this role :

V. Job Requirements / Qualifications

a. Education / Accreditation / Licensure (required & preferred) :

b. Experience (required and preferred) :

VI. Disclaimers

Requirements :