Phlebotomist

45877006

Overview

Perform venipunctures and skin punctures competently and expediently from patients of all ages; enters or retrieves test orders in the laboratory information system; instructs patients on how to properly collect urine and other specimens; processes specimens for testing in-house and for reference lab testing. Other responsibilities include phone calls, result query, printing / faxing, and assist with other laboratory related duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

Phlebotomy

• Understands process to identify test requirements.
• Uses laboratory information system for test ordering.
• Verifies information and tests ordered via the information system against requisitions, and clarifies questions with provider's offices or nursing departments when necessary.
• Has working knowledge of standing order process.
• Adjusts approach to patients and families in accordance with age group.
• Consistently draws blood competently and expediently with as little patient discomfort as possible.
• Maintains knowledge of specific specimen requirements, and follows the correct order of draw based on tube type and special handling of tests. Utilizes proper resources for obtaining specimen requirement information.
• Is able to obtain blood samples from patients of all ages whether outpatient or inpatient.
• Supports and reassures patients during procedures.
• Follows lab procedure for patient identification and labels samples accurately.
• Uses a combination of verbal communication with inpatients along with the mobile laboratory information system barcode device, to retrieve orders and print labels at the patient bedside, ensures positive patient identification.
• Prioritizes STAT orders, scheduled orders, and outpatients.
• Accurately and expediently processes specimens delivered to the lab.
• Assists in training new phlebotomists / aides, as assigned by Supervisor or Director.

Lab Aide

Clerical / Administrative

Safety, Quality Control & Compliance

Qualifications

Dartmouth Health offers a total compensation package that includes a comprehensive selection of benefits. Our Core Benefits include medical, dental, vision and life insurance, short and long term disability, paid time off, and retirement plans. Click here for information on these benefits and more : Benefits | DHMC and Clinics Careers

Dartmouth Health is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.