DESCRIPTION OF POSITION:

• To provide the basic skills necessary for collection of blood samples through the use of skin puncture and venipuncture techniques. The employee in this position will be cross-trained to perform other duties in the emergency department, including, but, may not be limited to, EKGs and simple patient transports.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

• Performs blood collection procedures using skin (capillary) puncture and venipuncture.
• Ensures proper patient identification, using two unique identifiers.
• Performs specialized collection procedures i.e. crossmatch blood cultures, glucose tolerance, urine drug screen collection, PKU/T4, therapeutic phlebotomy.
• Keeps blood drawing trays and equipment clean and well organized.
• Recognizes anatomic regions and components of the circulatory system.
• Ensure proper collection for specimen integrity.
• Utilizes laboratory computer system, collection lists, and pending logs.
• Practice methods of preventing infection during venipuncture/skin puncture.

The above statements are only meant to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. The incumbents may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those stated in this description.

EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE

• High school graduate or equivalent required.
• One year experience as a hospital phlebotomist or graduate from Phlebotomy school.
• Basic computer skills; basic mathematic skills.
• National certification preferred.
• Basic understanding of human anatomy, physiology and an in depth knowledge of specimen collection tools and techniques.
• Phlebotomists are able to approach, communicate and positively interact with patients and other health care professionals while performing their duties, which may also involve stressful situations.

Physical Demands/Work Environment

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, talk and hear.
• The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel or crouch.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.