PHLEBOTOMIST

POSITION TITLE: Phlebotomist

DEPARTMENT: Laboratory

EMPLOYEE REPORTS TO: Director of Laboratory Services

SUPERVISES: N/A

FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt

EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Full-time, Part-time, or Per Diem

DESCRIPTION OF POSITION

This job description is a record of the essential functions of the listed job. The job description provides the employee, CEO, Human Resources, applicants and other agencies with a clear understanding of the job, where it fits into the organization, and the skill and work requirements in relation to other jobs. Jobs are always changing to some degree and the existence of the approved job description is not intended to limit normal change and growth. The facility will make reasonable accommodations to otherwise qualified individuals who are capable of performing the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.

POSITION SUMMARY

Performs a variety of tasks ranging from receiving patients in the laboratory to the processing of charts for HIMS, performing phlebotomy for inpatients and outpatients and outside facilities. It requires organizational ability in order to record information necessary for the reports required, inform the technologist of the tests ordered needing special attention on a basis other than routine, perform phlebotomist’s duties and be responsible for the billing of laboratory procedures and faxing lab reports when applicable. Must work with other phlebotomists, student aides, and technologists. Will have frequent contact with patients, families, physicians, nursing personnel, HIMS personnel, and salespersons. Will be responsible for communicating any pertinent information to the laboratory staff and director.