Phlebotomist

Job Description

Phlebotomist - PRN

Monday - Friday 4 : 30a to 7 : 30a

The Phlebotomist is responsible for obtaining satisfactory blood specimens and for assisting in performing routine analysis by performing; clerical, computer and limited technical duties. Incumbent is subject to weekends, holidays and on-call duty as assigned.

Job code : 100565

License or Certification : - Phlebotomy registered (American Society of Clinical Pathologist or other accepting certifying agency) preferred. - CPR certification. Total Education, Vocational Training and Experience : - Phlebotomy training course completion - Basic computer skills. Machines, Equipment Used : - General office equipment such as telephone, copy machine, fax machine, computer. - Standard and specialty laboratory equipment and machines. Physical Requirements : - Good visual acuity and ability to communicate. - Ability to lift up to 30 pounds and ability push / pull up to 50 pounds, which includes the lifting, pushing and / or pulling of medical supplies and equipment and the transferring and repositioning of patients. Reasonable assistance may be requested when lifting, pushing, and / or pulling are undertaken which exceeds these minimum requirements. - Ability to withstand prolonged standing and walking. - Ability to reach, stoop, bend, kneel, and crouch are required for patient care functions and in setting up and monitoring equipment - Manual dexterity to operate office equipment - Ability to ambulate to and from other departments. - Ability to recognize colors. Skills and Abilities : - Ability to speak, read, write, and communicate effectively. - Ability to coordinate, analyze, observe, make decisions, and meet deadlines in a detail-oriented manner. - Ability to work independently without supervision. Environmental Conditions : - Indoor, temperature controlled, smoke-free environment. Occasional outdoor exposure. - Exposure or potential exposure to blood and body fluids may be required. - Handicapped accessible. - May work under stressful circumstances at times. Proficiency or Productivity Standards : - Meets established attendance standards. - Adheres to hospital / department dress code including wearing ID badge. - May be required to work weekdays and / or weekends, evenings and or night shifts if needed to meet deadlines. - May be required to work on religious and / or legal holidays on scheduled days / shifts. - Will be required to work as necessary during disaster situations, i.e., before, during or after a disaster. - May be required to stay after workday to assist after a disaster situation until relief arrives. - May be required to perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.