Phlebotomist

SUMMARY
As part of the medical team, the phlebotomist collects blood specimens for use by clinicians and/or other appropriate medical personnel for clinical analyses, evaluations, and/or diagnostic purposes.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

• Draws and collects blood samples from patients
• Verifies records
• Prepares specimens for laboratory analysis
• May conduct patient interviews
• May record patient histories
• May monitor vital signs
• Assist with administrative/clerical duties as necessary
• All other duties as assigned

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant Program or comparable program. 
• One year experience working in a physician office, clinic, or ambulatory health care center.
• Must be CPR certified.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the

essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and climb or

balance. The employee is occasionally required to sit and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision,

peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.