LAB CLERK/PHLEBOTOMIST-CLINICAL LABORATORY-PART TIME EVENING/NIGHT SHIFT -8HR-VARIABLE SHIFTS

Division:  Strategic Management

Job Title:  Phlebotomy Technician                                                                         Job Code:  913

Position Summary:

Performs basic clerical and phlebotomy duties under the direction of the Office/Phlebotomy Supervisor. Acts as a receptionist, handling a variety of related clerical duties, and as a registration clerk where typing is a primary requisite. Also functions as a phlebotomist, where drawing blood and processing specimens is a primary responsibility. Assists in the Histology and Microbiology departments when needed. Handles blood and other potentially infectious body fluids on a daily basis. Follows all hospital and lab infection control and safety policies and procedures. Performs work assignments according to procedure. Assists in training new clerk/phlebotomists. Responsible for verifying specimens, doing collection group inquiries and printing label sets using the lab computer system. Must have proven good guest relation skills, maintain a good attendance record and follow all hospital rules, policies and procedures. Must perform accurate work in a timely manner. Must be competent to assess and meet the needs of patients of all age group or contact appropriate hospital resource for guidance.

In addition to performing the essential functions listed below, may also be assigned other duties as required.

Statement of Accountability

Reports to:  Lab Office/Phlebotomy Supervisor

Qualifications

Education - Required:  High School Diploma
 

Desired:  Courses in medical terminology or medical assisting

Licenses/Certifications - Required:  Current State of California Phlebotomy Technician Certification

Work Experience - Required:  One year hospital experience or equivalent of three (3) years of phlebotomy experience; ability to type at least 20 net wpm
 

Language Skills - Required:  English

Computer Skills - Required: Ability to use Microsoft Windows, Word Excel. E-mail or equivalent

Other Skills and Abilities - Required:  Verbal ability to communicate with staff, patients, and physicians

Other Qualifications - Required: Clerical perception is necessary to proofread typewritten reports, to cross-index and file various documents and to avoid transcription errors.

Essential Job Responsibilities

Achieving Results

Key Components: assess, plan, evaluate, demonstrate initiative, quality of work, productivity

1.  Draws outpatients as soon as possible to minimize patient waiting time.

2.  Orders tests and processes specimens arriving in the laboratory according to established procedure and test requirements.

3.  Verifies specimens in the computer with the correct date and time.

4.  Maintains blood drawing areas and trays in a neat, clear and orderly manner.

Demonstrates Skill

Key Components: competency, job knowledge, organizational skills, analytical skill, management of information, employee & patient safety

1.  Follows patient identification procedures including checking both name, MR#, or date of birth when drawing patients and labeling specimens.

2.  Performs venipunctures and skin punctures as needed in a timely manner. Observes strict principles of asepsis and antisepsis to prevent infection of patient and contamination of specimens.

3.  Operations centrifuges, bar code printer, fax, and other equipment as needed.

4. Processes specimens for microbiology as required.

5.  Instructs patients on specimen collection geared to their age and physical abilities.

6. Assists in Histology as required.

7.  Performs information collection and reporting as required.

8.  Follows safety policies at all times, helps to maintain a