Phlebotomist Certified

Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY

Under the direction of supervisors is directly responsible for the prompt, efficient and accurate performance of a variety of specimen collection and handling procedures. Will collect specimens from in-patients, out-patients, nursing homes and other facilities as required.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education :

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Graduate of a certified Phlebotomy program or equivalent.

Experience :

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities :

License / Certification / Registration :

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Receives general supervision from the Medical Director, Administrative Director, Assistant Administrative Director, Supervising Technologist, and Section Heads.

SUPERVISION GIVEN

None

Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Always collects blood from patients using venipuncture, arterial puncture, capillary puncture, or special techniques required for patients with vascular-access devices according to established laboratory procedure.

Trains and orients anyone responsible for specimen collection as requested.

Demonstrates continual awareness of and compliance with safety, infection control and quality assurance procedures. Advises supervisor of potential hazards when noted.

Maintains sufficient inventory of departmental reagents and supplies at all times. Promptly submits information or requests to supervisor when additional materials are anticipated or when problems are encountered with any current supplies or reagents.

Evaluates new products, procedures or techniques and provides written information when requested regarding findings to supervisor as soon as possible after evaluation.

NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Accepts additional assignments as delegated by lab supervisors.

About Us

Why Mount Nittany Health?

At Mount Nittany Health, we provide high-quality patient care with a unique combination of the latest in clinical technology and compassionate medical professionals. We are committed to improving both the quality and availability of healthcare in our region and seek to hire only the best to support the communities we serve.