PHLEBOTOMIST - LAB

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Experience

A minimum of one year experience in phlebotomy highly preferred. Demonstrated proficient computer, written and verbal communication and customer service skills.

Physical

This is a safety sensitive position. Please see the St. Bernards Substance Abuse Policy for further information.

Normal hospital environment. Exposure to biological hazards via venous punctures. Close eye work. Color perception. Hearing within normal range. Oral communication with patients. Operates computer terminals and printer, lab refrigerators and freezers, and telephones. Continuous standing, bending, walking. Lifting and carrying up to 10 lbs pushing / pulling up to 15 lbs.

JOB SUMMARY

Performs capillary and venous punctures, care of the puncture site, obtains specimens from arterial lines and clerical functions. May plate microbiology specimens.