PS Phlebotomist
Job Summary
This position collects, and prepares specimens for the laboratory, and maintains accurate medical records of specimens at multiple draw sites.
Responsibilities
Essential Functions
- Obtains blood specimens by established venipuncture and capillary techniques.
- Obtains specimens performing cheek swab technique.
- Labels samples, sends specimens to the laboratory for analysis, and completes essential records.
- Maintains record of tests performed and samples taken.
- Enters and retrieves computer data.
- Delivers samples to off-site draw locations and laboratories.
- May perform special tests such as clotting time, bleeding time, and glucose tolerance test.
- May check client picture identification and obtain photographs and fingerprints.
Problem Solving
Ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description. Knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit. Knowledge of the principles of life span growth and development and the ability to assess data regarding the patient's status and provide care as described in the department's policies and procedures manual.
Minimum Qualifications
Required: Phlebotomy Technician certification or equivalency (six months of phlebotomy experience). This position is patient-sensitive and must fulfill all associated requirements. We protect our patients, coworkers and community by requiring all patient-sensitive employees to be immunized according to CDC standards and hospital policy. Limited exemptions may be made for documented medical contraindications or religious beliefs that object to vaccinations. Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.
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