Phlebotomist

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A Brief Overview
Under the supervision of the Manager/Supervisor performs phlebotomy. The phlebotomist I must exhibit the ability to work independently in all outpatient/ambulatory settings, demonstrating the nuanced knowledge required to successfully serve patients in these settings.

What you will do

• Performs venipuncture and capillary phlebotomy following established procedures, including:
• Identifying patient correctly 100% of time
• Rendering age appropriate care
• Following all safety and infection control rules
• Enters or releases all applicable information orders in the appropriate computer system, verifying that all tests are ordered accurately and completely using established procedures; makes inquiries when needed.
  Ensures that all orders are accounted for before finishing patient, including draws on the daily Pick up lists.
• Must understand and demonstrate competency of the computer hardware and software unique to each area
• Must understand and be capable of implementing the downtime procedure in both inpatient (if applicable) and outpatient/ambulatory settings
• Must understand and demonstrate competency of laboratory equipment and maintenance procedures (such as centrifuge, printers, etc)
• Uses problem-solving to address any and all problems that arise and follow through with appropriate action. Responds to work demands with very little or no errors and is able to perform the essential duties assigned independently
• Interacts professionally and cordially with coworkers and colleagues.
• Follows all inventory control policies and keeps the laboratory clean, well-stocked, and generally in good appearance.
• Assists in receiving and rotating supplies, taking ownership of resolving all discrepancies.
• Must be flexible in scheduling (including rotating on-call, weekends, and holidays) and cooperative in performing all assigned duties, which includes but not limited to additional pickup runs, performing OGTT, completing all paperwork and equipment maintenance.
• Performs other duties as assigned or requested

Schedule

Monday - Friday: 9:30am - 6:00pm

The team also shares weekend and holiday coverage on a rotating basis (6:00am - 2:30pm)

Education Qualifications

• High School Diploma / GED Required
• Technical Diploma Phlebotomy or Medical Assistant Training Program Preferred

Experience Qualifications

• At least one (1) year phlebotomy experience Preferred
• Pediatric phlebotomy experience Preferred

Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge: English language, customer service, public safety and security (Required proficiency)
• Technology skills: electronic mail, Microsoft Office applications, typing, internet software, Microsoft
  Windows
  (Required proficiency)
• Other skills: active listening, reading comprehension, critical thinking, speaking, complex problem
  solving, monitoring, time management, writing, active learning, coordination, judgment and decision
  making, service orientation, social perceptiveness (Required proficiency)
• Abilities: oral expression, near vision, manual dexterity, perceptual speed, information ordering,
  problem sensitivity, oral comprehension, finger dexterity, written comprehension, arm-hand
  steadiness, deductive reasoning, selective attention, speech clarity, speech recognition, visual color
  discrimination, writing expression, number facility
  (Required proficiency)

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