Scheduled Hours

40

Position Summary

Performs routine and/or special assays on blood and body fluids. Functions as a Phlebotomist requiring expertise in blood drawing procedures. Serves as a liaison between all stakeholders and advocates for the patients’ needs.

Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• Performs phlebotomy procedure by identifying patient, gathers necessary supplies, verifies orders/tube labels, communicates with patient by describing steps of the procedure, cleans venipuncture/capillary site, utilizes personal protective equipment and obtains blood samples in a manner intended to limit patient discomfort.
• Prepares collected specimens for testing or for submission to alternate laboratories.
• Verifies both written and electronic lab orders and releases orders for specimen collection. Prints tube labels and routes orders and labels to phlebotomist performing sample collection. Consults with physician team, Supervisor or testing lab for clarification and verification of appropriateness of orders. Offers suggestions for alternate testing as needed.
• Monitors insurance requirements. Assures that collected samples are routed to alternate laboratories as required by insurance.
• Performs routine assays according to laboratory standard operating procedures, including instrument maintenance and minor troubleshooting; may perform special assays with supervision by a senior medical technologist or supervisor.
• Recognizes problem situations and participates in problem solving; informs supervisor of unusual situations and requests technical assistance.
• May assist with validation of new assays; compiles data for supervisory review; utilizes database, spreadsheet and word processing programs.
• Complies with all regulatory and client requirements for testing and documentation.
• Demonstrates a general understanding of assay methods and clinical relevance; participates in relevant continuing education.
• Other duties as assigned by practice leadership.

Working Conditions:
Job Location/Working Conditions

• Exposure to blood-borne pathogens.

• Requires protective devices.

• Direct patient setting.

• Laboratory setting.

Physical Effort

• Typically sitting at desk or table.

• Typically standing or walking.

• Typically bending, crouching, stooping.

• Occasional lifting (25 lbs or less).

Equipment

• Office equipment

• Clinical/diagnostic/lab equipment.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.

Required Qualifications

Education:

High school diploma or equivalent high school certification or combination of education and/or experience.

Certifications:

The list below may include all acceptable certifications and issuers. More than one credential or certification may be required depending on the role.

Basic Life Support - American Heart Association, Basic Life Support - American Red Cross

Work Experience:

No specific work experience is required for this position.

Skills:

Medical Laboratory Technology

Driver's License:

A driver's license is not required for this position.

More About This Job

Required Qualifications:

• Basic Life Support certification must be obtained within one month of hire date.
• Online BLS certifications, those without a skills assessment component, are not sufficient to meet the BLS requirements. 
• Completion of an educational program in Phlebotomy or Medical Assistance.

Preferred Qualifications

Education:

Associate degree - Medical Assistant, Associate degree - Phlebotomy

Certifications:

Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) - American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA), Certified Medical Assistant - American Medical Technologists (AMT), Certified Medical Assistant - National Healthcareer Association (NHA), Medical Assistant - American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA), Registered/Certified Medical Assistant - American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA), Registered/Certified Medical Assistant - National Healthcareer Association