Phlebotomist

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                                                                                                                                                                                                         Job Summary:

Perform phlebotomy procedures on all patients including pediatric patients. Perform finger-stick collections on pediatric patients when ordered. Collect urine, mucus or swabs for laboratory testing. Maintain a pleasant working environment for all staff.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Explain blood draw procedures to patients and answer any questions about the process.
• Help calm nervous or frightened patients and help them remain calm during the procedure.
• Gather medical testing materials, including needles, sample vials, tubes, etc.
• Follow all health and safety protocols and procedures to maintain sanitary work areas.
• Verify patient information and label all samples properly.
• Perform phlebotomy successfully with minimal or no complications.
• Collect other laboratory samples such as urine, nasal swabs, etc.
• Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to others such as coworkers, customers, or patients.
• Work well in a fast-paced setting.
• Keep work area and patient waiting area clean, organized and presentable.
• Help problem solve patient issues.
• Be organized.
• Be detail oriented.

Experience:

Must have phone skills and pleasant phone voice; customer service oriented; some computer skills; able to work independently and multi-task; perform well under pressure; able to work at a fast pace.

Education Requirements:

High School Diploma

Working Conditions:

Walking, sitting, bending, and standing with some light lifting

This position must be willing to work days, evenings, weekends and holidays

Risk Level:

Medium to High Exposure

Experience:

Must have phone skills and pleasant phone voice; customer service oriented; some computer skills; able to work independently and multi-task; perform well under pressure; able to work at a fast pace.

Education Requirements:

High School Diploma