Phlebotomist

Job Summary: Collects appropriate venous and capillary samples from all age groups. Operates basic equipment and performs waived or moderate complexity lab tests under the supervision of a Technologist. Follows the policies and procedures of the hospital and the lab.

Demonstrates Competency in the Following Areas:

• Proficient and competent at venipuncture.
• Pays attention to timeliness of all collections and completes procedures scheduled during the shift.
• Prioritizes work to achieve maximum efficiency and collects timed specimens within 10 min. and STATS within 5 min. oftime of order. Assist technical staff, put away supplies and performs other duties as required.
• Keeps all phlebotomy trays stocked, organized, and sanitary.
• Greets patients in a courteous manner by introducing self and asking the patient to give their name.
• Verifies correct patient by checking the request and patient’s wristband before the procedure begins.
• Disposes of used needles in proper containers, does not recap needles.
• Obeys all institutional and dept. policies and procedures regarding patient care, with special attention to biohazard procedures.
• Assists in orientation and training of new staff members as necessary.
• Demonstrates ability to assess the situation, consider alternatives, and choose the appropriate action.
• Washes hands before and after each patient contact.
• Recognizes how the Phlebotomists position and duties relate to the overall function of the lab and the hospital view of patient care.
• Seeks information or asks for assistance from appropriate personnel regarding patients who present difficulties.
• Knowledgeable in the requirements of appropriate collection devices, anticoagulants, special handling, and special preparation for tests prior to collection.
• Labels test tubes immediately after procedure is completed. Hand labels if no computer label is available.