Phlebotomist - Full Time

Job Description

Job Description

POSITION :                              PHLEBOTOMIST

DEPARTMENT :                      LAB

FLSA STATUS :                      NON-EXEMPT

SCHEDULE MONDAY-FRIDAY 3PM-11 : 30AM LATE EVENING SHIFT

JOB SUMMARY :

Responsible for collecting blood and other specimens from patients for medical testing, ensuring accuracy and patient safety. This role involves working directly with patients, preparing specimens for laboratory analysis, maintaining records, and adhering to all regulatory and safety standards.

JOB RELATIONSHIPS :

Responsible to the Laboratory Director

Positions Directly Supervised :      None

Regular Contact with all hospital departments and the public

MISSION STATEMENT :

As an integral part of our community, Franklin Medical Center’s mission is to provide the highest quality health care and customer satisfaction to all those we serve. We are committed to delivering compassionate, capable, and personalized treatment to our patients and their families, always keeping in mind that our responsibility is to the health needs of the people.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS :

• Perform venipunctures and capillary punctures to collect blood samples from patients of all ages
• Collect other types of specimens as required (e.g. urine, stool, swabs)
• Collects specimens and blood samples from contracted Nursing Home facilities, as required.
• Label and prepare specimens for transport and analysis
• Verify patient identity accurately and ensure proper documentation and test requisitions
• Follow established procedures for patient care and specimen collection
• Document collection times and dates, test requisitions, specimen details, and initial to maintain an accurate daily count of collections performed
• Verify test requisitions by comparing information with nursing station log; bringing discrepancies to the attention of unit personnel
• Resolves unusual test orders by contacting the physician, pathologist, nursing station, or reference laboratory; referring unresolved orders back to the originator for further clarification; notifying supervisor of unresolved orders.
• Maintain cleanliness and sterility of equipment and workspace
• Provide excellent customer service to patients and healthcare team members
• Adhere to infection control protocols and personal protective equipment (PPE) guidelines
• Monitor inventory of phlebotomy supplies and request restocking when needed
• Ensure proper stocking of supplies for phlebotomy trays and phlebotomy area
• Assist with training of new phlebotomy staff or students, if required
• All other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS :

Education and Training :

High school diploma or equivalent is required. Completion of a certified phlebotomy training program is preferred. Certification (e.g. NHA, ASCP, CPT) preferred.

Work Experience :

One (1) year of experience is preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

Physical Requirements :

OSHA EXPOSURE CATEGORY A :

Has exposure to bloodborne pathogens.

Equal Opportunity Statement :

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, sex, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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