DESCRIPTION OF POSITION:

• Collect laboratory specimens by venipuncture or skin puncture to aid in the assessment of a patient's medical condition.

SUPERVISION: Reports directly to the Assistant Director of Pathology

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

• Performs blood collection procedures using skin (capillary) puncture and venipuncture.
• Performs specimen collections that require a state license.
• 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.
• Utilizes proper hand washing.
• 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.
• Louisiana State License as a Laboratory Assistant.
• National Certification preferred.
• Basic computer skills; phlebotomy skills.

Physical Demands/Work Environment

• While performing the duties of this job, the emploee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, talk and hear. 
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.   
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. 
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be at risk for exposure to blood-borne pathogens and tuberculosis. 
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. 
• Mental competence and alertness, dexterity and accuracy of physical movements; clear, concise, pleasant speaking abilities; accurate hearing is essential; visual acuity is a must; stability of emotional make up is essential.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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