Phlebotomist

Key Responsibilities

• Collects and/or processes patient blood obtained by venipuncture and/or capillary puncture in a timely and accurate fashion.
• Uses vacutainer tube, butterflies, syringes, and needle for drawing blood.
• Uses micro lancets and capillary pipettes in obtaining blood specimens by heel stick.
• Performs Positive Patient Identification by verifying the patient’s name and date of birth against lab orders and accurately recording it onto the specimen.
• Determines proper container type.
• Promptly draws and delivers blood specimens to the appropriate laboratory department.
• Provides phone support for patient care areas in a polite and supportive manner.
• Maintains competency with hospital and laboratory information systems as needed to perform job duties.
• Trains new teammates and/or students in the department, including any standard work processes applicable to the work area.
• Always wears appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) as appropriate while working with patient specimens.
• Actively participates in staff meetings, projects, and/or performance improvement activities in the department.
• Adheres to regulatory requirements and to standard operating procedures.
• Completes annual system, facility, and department requirements as assigned.
• Is accountable for work, behavioral expectations, teamwork, and reliability.
• Reports to supervisor any problems that might adversely affect his/her ability to perform duties.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Certification as a phlebotomist by one of the following approved certifying agencies: AMT, ASCP, ASPT, NHA, or NPA.
• Must have a state of Georgia driver's license.
• Must be a High School or GED Diploma Graduate.
• Completion of approved phlebotomy training course, or 6 months phlebotomy experience in a hospital or other patient care setting.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required

• Knowledge of phlebotomy services.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to determine appropriate course of action in more complex situations.
• Ability to work independently, exercise creativity, be attentive to detail, and maintain a positive attitude.
• Ability to manage multiple and simultaneous responsibilities and to prioritize scheduling of work.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of all medical, financial, and legal information.
• Ability to complete work assignments accurately and in a timely manner.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to handle difficult situations involving patients, physicians, or others in a professional manner.

Physical Requirements And Working Conditions

• Working irregular hours including call hours.
• Physically demanding, high-stress environment.
• Exposure to blood and body fluids, communicable diseases, chemicals, radiation, and repetitive motions.
• Pushing and pulling heavy objects.
• Position requires light to moderate work with 50 pounds maximum weight to lift and carry.
• Position requires reaching, bending, stooping, and handling objects with hands and/or fingers, talking and/or hearing, and seeing.